Auckland International Airport Domestic Jet Terminal Site Visit and Panel Discussion

Description

Go behind the scenes of one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure projects.

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to visit Auckland Airport's new Domestic Jet Terminal project, one of the most significant aviation and infrastructure developments currently underway in Aotearoa.

Following the site visit, we will head to the Novotel where we hear directly from representatives across the client, consultant and contractor teams as they discuss the vision, leadership, collaboration and commercial strategies behind the project.

Cover image and image below kindly provided by Hawkins.

What we will visit:

The Domestic Processor is one of the largest infrastructure projects currently underway in New Zealand and a key part of Auckland Airport's wider Terminal Integration Programme, bringing domestic and international travel together under one roof. 

The new terminal development spans an area equivalent to around ten rugby fields and will include more than five kilometres of baggage conveyor belts when complete. It will also feature a new pier with 12 aircraft stands, enabling domestic jet passengers to travel through the same integrated terminal as international travellers. 

Registration cost:

Members: $59.00 + GST.

Non-Members: $79.00 + GST per person.

Due to the exclusive nature of the site visit, places are strictly limited.

Whether you're involved in project management, construction, consulting, leadership or the wider built environment sector, this is a rare opportunity to gain insights from the team shaping one of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure projects.

Key details:

Date: 18 November 2026

When: 3.00pm – 6.30pm

PPE:  Hard hat, safety boots and glasses, hi-vision vest, long sleeves and trousers are required.

Meeting Point: Ground Floor THUB East side.

Included: Refreshments before the panel.

Parking: the closest car parking is the paid parking at the Transport Hub (THUB). More information on parking can be found here. 

Thank you to our event sponsors, Carters.

The panel members 

Isaac Taylor, Auckland Airport

Isaac has more than 30 years’ experience delivering major construction and infrastructure projects across New Zealand, Ireland, the UK and Qatar. As Senior Project Director at Auckland Airport, he leads the Domestic Jet Terminal Programme of Work, overseeing major investments across the Building, Airfield and Baggage components.

His career spans contractor, consultant and client-side roles across aviation, rail, healthcare, commercial and infrastructure sectors. He has contributed to landmark projects including the Auckland Sky Tower, Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Hamad International Airport. Isaac is passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring the next generation and delivering projects that create a lasting positive impact.

Steve Ritchie, Hawkins

Steve boasts over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, making him one of Hawkins’ most experienced managers. His management style emphasises consensus, solutions, and leading by example. Known for his strong team ethic and dedication to delivering high-quality projects, Steve’s honest approach ensures successful outcomes for all involved.

A committed team player, Steve excels in motivating and managing staff, earning respect through his conscientious leadership and strong communication skills. Starting with Hawkins’ Special Projects team in 1994, Steve advanced from Site Manager to Project Director.

Steve has led major New Zealand projects, including the $160 million Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility, two NZ Schools PPP projects, the Aotea Square redevelopment, Manukau Institute of Technology Tertiary Centre and Spark Data Centre. Recent work includes the University of Auckland’s new Engineering School and multi-award-winning HIWA Recreation Centre. He is currently Technical Director for Auckland Airport’s Domestic Jet Terminal.

Natasha Possenniskie, Urban Outcomes

Natasha Possenniskie is a leading construction industry professional with more than 30 years’ experience in New Zealand and abroad. 

Spanning both public and private sectors, Natasha’s career has developed in varied roles as a client, consultant, main contractor and subcontractor. She was the construction director on New Zealand’s first fully wrapped Public Private Partnership, and the director of property for Department of Corrections, managing a $2 billion property portfolio. Returning to New Zealand from her position as General Manager for Honeywell UK, Natasha undertook a senior management role at Fletchers before establishing Urban Outcomes Limited.  

Natasha specialises in providing Independent Certifier and Engineer to the Contract services on critical infrastructure projects and is currently acting as the Engineer to the Contract on Auckland Airport’s Domestic Jet Terminal, along with other projects in both Auckland and Wellington.

Natasha also sits on the Boards of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission (Te Waihanga) and Quotable Value Limited and was previously on the Board of the Building Institute Aotearoa and Site Safe.

Angela Ashworth, Head of Commercial Services and Procurement, Auckland Airport

Angela is a pragmatic and commercially focused leader who enjoys solving complex problems and bringing clarity to challenging situations. Angela values honesty, accountability and strong relationships, and is passionate about developing people and creating an environment where teams feel supported to challenge, escalate and make good decisions

Peter Taylor, Mott MacDonald

Hamish Dackers, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)