Investigator - Auckland

• Join an Investigations team playing a key role in aviation safety and security.
• Enjoy a broad range of investigations
• Auckland based, Full time position with travel component.
  
  

About the role

Our team is responsible for delivering the Civil Aviation Authority’s investigation function which can vary across investigating accidents, occurrences, security incidents and aviation related concerns.  Depending on the complexity of the situation, you could lead and manage the investigation or work as part of a wider team. 

You will be getting out and about, engaging with the aviation community, partner agencies, and key business partners to good working relationships and support.

In this demanding role you will be required to travel, including travel to the site of an incident or accident. All Investigators must be medically and physically fit to undertake their role in remote and potentially hazardous locations.  This is a nationally focussed role.

The salary band for the Investigator starts at $136,939 to a maximum of $168,191 Starting salaries are to be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, it is essential to have a solid background or a strong aptitude for investigations. You will possess excellent emotional intelligence and resilience to manage in challenging and emotionally difficult situations. It is critical in this role to have strong relationship building skills to develop internal and external relationships to educate and influence at all levels. 

We are interested in hearing from people who are excellent communicators, possess high attention to detail and have a good working knowledge of New Zealand Civil Aviation legislative and regulatory framework.  You may bring a depth of aviation experience or come from an investigative background – we welcome both.

As a successful and experienced Investigator, you will have:

• A high level of written communication skills
• An aptitude of analysing and understanding system level risks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and confident decision-making capabilities.
• A pragmatic, flexible and adaptable approach.
• The ability to travel
• Full and clean NZ Driver’s License.

About us 

At the Civil Aviation Authority, we don’t just keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure, we help shape the future of aviation. 

As the industry evolves, so do we, through innovative technology, new ways of working, and a team of people who are passionate about what they do. 

Now’s the time to get on board. We’re building a forward-thinking, modern CAA, and we need people who want their work to matter. People who thrive on challenges, value collaboration, and want to make a positive impact every day. 

If you're ready to grow your career while helping keep one of New Zealand’s most vital sectors safe and secure, this is your opportunity. 

Our Values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration – represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.

To apply:

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.

For more information on the role please view the position description or  contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz

Applications close on Sunday 15 March 2026