People Advisor, Auckland Airport

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 enabling 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 and join our growing team at Auckland Airport. We’re building a forward-thinking organisation, and we need passionate people who want their work to matter. People who thrive on challenges, value collaboration, enjoy a dynamic environment 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. 

The opportunity 

As an Advisor you will play a critical role within our People Partnering Team who support our people leaders at our Wellington head office, and at seven airports in New Zealand. You will work across the CAA and predominantly in our Aviation Security (AvSec) operations portfolio based in our Auckland Airport office. You will have a primary focus in partnering closely with our people leaders by delivering high-quality HR advice, coaching, support, and people centric solutions.

A typical day may include:

• Providing timely, practical, best practice advice and support to people leaders across a broad range of HR matters, including Employment Relations, leadership development, engagement and culture.
• Partnering with leaders to help them navigate people maters with confidence.
• Contributing as a valued project team member to a wide range of national initiatives focused on improving systems, practices and the overall people experience.
• Living our organisational values through your interactions with your stakeholders.

This is a fast-paced, delivery focused environment where variety is a given and no two days are the same.  We have a unique focus on a high level of service and support to people leaders, enabling them to focus their time to effectively leading and managing their people.

What we’re looking for 

We’re looking for a talented and people focused individual who connects strongly with our values and our organisation’s purpose of enabling a safe and secure aviation system for New Zealand. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly build trusted relationships, brings a positive can-do attitude and have the capability and experience to get stuck in straight away.  Experience partnering with people leaders in a front-line operational working environment would be an advantage.

To be successful you will have:

• Proven experience providing trusted HR advice to leaders across a broad range of people matters spanning across the employee lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in advising leaders on Employment Relations matters, including supporting end to end processes with confidence, care and professionalism.
• Sound knowledge of HR best practice across the full range of HR functions with the ability to apply this in a practical way within the business environment. 
• A good understanding of New Zealand employment law and the ability to provide guidance and advice to people leaders in the organisation. 
• Comprehensive customers service ethos and focus on delivering valuable solutions to internal customers. 
• A problem solver who has the ability to consider various perspectives, utilising a combination of experience, expertise and strong relationships and proven credibility.
• Given the location of this opportunity, a full drivers licence is preferable.  

The salary range for this role is $83,600 to $102,302. The starting salary will be dependent on your skills and experience and will take into account internal relativities within the team.

Why join us

At the CAA, our work has real purpose — keeping people safe in New Zealand’s skies. You will join a collaborative, values-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. We offer:

• A supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity and wellbeing.
• Work that’s meaningful, challenging, and impactful.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration – represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the CAA. 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 and the role of the People Partnering team is to enable them to do just that.

Apply now

If you are an experienced HR professional, who is enthusiastic about people partnering — and you’re ready to help shape the people experience at the CAA — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and Cover Letter. Please note that your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so highlight how your experience aligns with the key skills required for this role.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is equitable and accessible for you, please let us know.

For more information on the role, please view the position description. For any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz

Applications close Tuesday 24th March.