Aviation Data and Information Officer

• Process and analyse diverse information to inform decision-making and enhance operational efficiency across the organisation
• Be part of a high performing team and build collaborative relationships with key partners
• Permanent position, National Office, Wellington

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. 

About the role

The Triage, Assessment and Coordination team is an integral part of the Regulatory Enablement and Response group, fostering strong partnerships with key operational units within the Authority. This team is tasked with collecting, processing, triaging, forwarding, and acting on information submitted to the Authority by both aviation participants and the New Zealand public.

In this role, you will be instrumental in facilitating the flow of information into the Authority and ensure it makes its way to the right business groups. Your aviation knowledge will enable you to work closely with Assessor-Investigators to triage information which in turn will support our risk-based decision making.

The salary band for the Aviation Data and Information Officer goes from $65,340 to $90,338 with the mid-range being $79,500. Starting salary 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 You’ll Bring

We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious individual to add value to the information and data we receive. You might be an aviator with strong experience in information collection, data entry and data management skills or interested in expanding your experience of aviation data and information stewardship into the regulatory space.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in effectively overseeing the collection, collation, entry, management, integrity, and distribution of data and information
• Proven experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships of all levels
• A drive for excellence and accuracy
• The ability to use critical thinking and intellectual curiosity
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, legislative requirements relating to information that come from the Civil Aviation Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Privacy Act, and the Official Information Act
• Knowledge of New Zealand’s aviation sector is required

About Us

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. 

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 Thursday 23 October 2025