Careers
Driving excellence across Rarotonga and Aitutaki Airports

The Airport Authority Cook Islands is made up of three divisions, they ensure the organisation is able to achieve the aim mentioned above. The three divisions are Corporate Services, Operations Services and Support Services. Each division consists of departments and personnel who work together to continue the legacy of managing the airports on the islands of Aitutaki and Rarotonga and achieving the goals.
The organisation employs 117 personnel and the depth of its workforce range from operational and technical to commercial and administrative.
The Corporate Services are essential to supporting the organisation with financial management, administrative services, personnel recruitment, managing shared technology resources and pursuing economic development opportunities to achieve the organisation’s goals above. The division consists of four departments, they are Commercial Business, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology.
The Support Services is a newly formed division that ensures the maintenance of all airport infrastructure excluding electrical systems, following best practices and are proactively, predicatively and effectively maintained. It also ensures that the cleaning of the terminal building is kept at the highest standards and that gardens, hedges and airport surroundings are kept clean and tidy at all times. The division consist of two departments, they are Maintenance and Cleaning Landscaping.
Current Vacancies
AACI Electrical Assistant
We’re looking for a motivated individual who’s keen to build a career in the electrical trade.
This full-time position is ideal for someone interested in hands-on experience and training in the electrical industry.
Requirements:
- Completed NCEA Level 2
- At least 1 year of hands-on electrical experience (including contract work and daily operations)
How to Apply:
Complete Job Application. You will also need to attach the following:
- Criminal Background Check from the Ministry of Justice or Police Services (If you’ve lived overseas in the past 10 years, please include a background check from that country as well)
- Letter of Interest
- Updated CV
Submit your application by:
- Email: hr@airport.gov.ck
- Hard copy: Mark the envelope with “Electrical Assistant” and send to:
Human Resources
PO Box 90
Airport Authority
Cook Islands
Applications close Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 12noon
Airport Cafe Assistant
We’re looking for flexible, enthusiastic people with great customer service to join our team in our Airport Cafe as a part-time employee. Hours of work are dictated by international flights from Monday to Sunday.
How to Apply:
Complete Job Application. You will also need to attach the following:
- Letter of Interest
- Updated CV
Submit your application by:
- Email: hr@airport.gov.ck
- Subject line: “Cafe Assistant”
- Hard copy: Mark the envelope with “Cafe Assistant” and send to:
Human Resources
PO Box 90
Airport Authority
Cook Islands
- Email: hr@airport.gov.ck
Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Airport Carpark Staff
We’re looking for flexible, enthusiastic people with great customer service to join our team in our Airport Cafe as a part-time employee. Hours of work are dictated by international flights from Monday to Sunday.
How to Apply:
Complete Job Application. You will also need to attach the following:
- Letter of Interest
- Updated CV
Submit your application by:
- Email: hr@airport.gov.ck
- Subject line: “Carpark Staff”
- Hard copy: Mark the envelope with “Carpark Staff” and send to:
Human Resources
PO Box 90
Airport Authority
Cook Islands
- Email: hr@airport.gov.ck
Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Trainee Airport Security Officer
Trainee Airport Security Officers. Full-time and part-time positions are available now!
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- NCEA Level 1 passes in English and Mathematics.
If you’re eager to start a rewarding career in airport security, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description and Application Form below or pick up hard copy from our HR Office, Airport Authority, Nikao.
For further queries please contact Moari on 54566 or Leon on 51485.