Programme Manager

About Us

By joining us, you will be part of a team where meaningful work, collaboration and innovation come together to help keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.

At the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, we are constantly evolving to meet the demands of a changing environment and the aviation industry.

Recent legislative changes, along with an organisational realignment, have opened exciting new opportunities across the Authority.  These changes are part of a broader effort to better position our teams for the future by enabling us to be more collaborative, efficient and effective in everything we do. 

As we step confidently into our role as a modern regulator, we are embracing intelligence-led, risk-based approaches that help us make a real difference for our people and the communities we serve – with a strong value-for-money ethos. We’re also committed to enabling aviation participants to support economic growth in New Zealand's aviation sector.

About the role 

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is looking for a Programme Manager on a full-time, permanent basis in our Auckland Airport office.

The Programme Manager is a key deployable member of the Project Delivery and Portfolio Management team, responsible for the strategic coordination, planning, management, and successful delivery of CAA programmes. You will primarily work on programmes based in Auckland but will lead other Authority programmes as needed.

Initially, this role will be focused on leading the Authority’s programme associated with the Auckland International and Domestic Airport redevelopment, which is anticipated to run through to 2029. In addition to managing programmes, you will lead and provide strategic advice to project leads and stakeholders on workflows, procedures, and processes while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.

The salary band for this position goes from $136,939 to $191,448 with a target starting salary of $161,941. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader Authority for the same or similar roles. 

What we’re looking for 

To be successful in this role, you should be an experienced Programme Manager who has delivered work in a complex operating environment. This role will see you working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders so the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively is essential.

You will be highly motivated, with the ability to work under minimal supervision and take ownership of problem solving to achieve results. Additionally, you will be able to take a strategic view and identify how disparate project elements interlink.

Prior experience delivering infrastructure projects and formal qualification (e.g. Prince 2 or MSP) would be advantageous but not prerequisites for success.

How 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 11:59pm on Monday, 12 May 2025.