Analyst, Governance & Secretariat

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

• Help drive governance excellence across a national regulator
• Turn information into insights that support better decisions
• Contribute to planning, reporting and organisational performance

About the Role

As Analyst, Governance and Secretariat, you'll support the Authority’s governance, planning and reporting functions by providing analysis, insights and coordination that help the organisation operate effectively. Working with stakeholders across CAA, you'll contribute to key accountability and planning processes, maintain governance and reporting systems, and help ensure leaders have access to accurate information to support informed decision-making and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support organisational planning, reporting and accountability activities.
• Analyse information, trends and risks to provide meaningful insights.
• Coordinate input from stakeholders to produce accurate reporting.
• Maintain and improve governance, planning and reporting systems.
• Develop clear reports, presentations and performance information.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to continuous improvement.

The salary band for this role is $98,689 - $120,941. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

For more information on the role please view the position description.

What You'll Bring

You'll be a highly organised and analytical professional who enjoys working across a variety of activities and building relationships with people at all levels. Comfortable balancing detail with the bigger picture, you'll be motivated by improving processes, delivering quality information, and contributing to organisational success.

To succeed in this role you'll demonstrate:

• Experience supporting governance, planning, reporting or business performance functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Excellent written communication and the ability to present information clearly.
• Confidence working with data and systems, including Excel, SharePoint and Power BI.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative, relationship-focused approach.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

About Us

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is New Zealand’s aviation safety and security regulator. We play a critical role in protecting the travelling public, supporting the aviation sector, and strengthening New Zealand’s international reputation.

Our vision is simple and powerful: A safe and secure aviation system – so people are safe, and feel safe when they fly.

Our values — Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration — guide everything we do. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued. Our people are central to our success.

Why Join Us?

• 5 weeks annual leave, with an additional 2 days after five years of continuous service
• Sick leave entitlements from day 1 and ten days domestic leave annually
• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Vision assistance
• Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a role where you can combine analysis, stakeholder engagement and organisational insight to support good governance and effective decision-making, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience aligns with the requirements of this role.

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

If you have any questions about the role or application process, contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz.

Applications close: 6 August 2026

Please be aware that we may start shortlisting as applications come in. We encourage early applications, as the advertisement may close sooner than stated.