Certification Engineer

• Build professional and technical credibility based on experience and knowledge
• Robust experience in related engineering fields
• Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch based permanent role
   

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 CAA is looking for an experienced engineer to take on the role of Certification Engineer and working as part of a diverse team, spread across different locations in New Zealand. You will be assessing new aircraft types, products, parts and appliances to ensure they meet the required standards detailed in the relevant Civil Aviation Rules (CAR), and to support wider Aviation Safety Oversight and CAA outputs as required.

 
This role can be Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch based but an ability to travel both domestically and international is required.

The salary band for this position starts at $115,536 to a maximum of $161,412. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You’ll Bring 

As a Certification Engineer you will be responsible for the assessment of aircraft designs, modifications, repairs, and other aircraft part and appliance approvals.

To be successful in this role you will require,

• A Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent in an aeronautical, electrical or mechanical discipline
• Specialist aircraft airworthiness and design qualifications and experience
• A degree of diplomacy to deal with a variety of clients and maintain a professional demeanour
• Applicants must hold a full NZ driver’s licence

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 Tuesday 27 May 2025