Principal Advisor, Psychosocial Risk and Wellbeing

• Shape a critical programme of work
• Use your expertise to make a real impact
• 12-month fixed term opportunity based in Wellington

About the role

We’re looking for a Principal Advisor, Psychosocial Risk and Wellbeing to lead the organisation’s approach to psychosocial risk management and wellbeing support.

Working within our broader health, safety and wellbeing critical risk framework, this role will establish an organisation-wide approach that strengthens how psychosocial risks are identified, assessed, managed and monitored. The focus is on moving from a primarily responsive model to one that is more preventative, systemic and embedded in the way we work.

Working in close partnership with the Health and Safety team, you will shape the framework, implementation approach, reporting and supporting tools needed to establish this work and position it for long-term success. A key part of the role will be ensuring existing wellbeing interventions are aligned within the broader framework. 

Working with leaders, teams, specialist functions and employee forums, you will embed a consistent and practical approach to psychosocial risk management across our culture, leadership capability, systems and ways of working.

The salary band for this role is $136,939 to $168,191. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll bring proven experience in senior health, safety and wellbeing roles, with deep expertise in critical HSW risk management, including psychosocial risk, at an enterprise level.  To succeed in this role, you’ll demonstrate:

• Experience designing and implementing psychosocial risk management frameworks using preventative, system-based approaches
• Sound knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation and critical risk management
• Proven ability to lead programmes of work and deliver practical frameworks, tools, and reporting
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to drive alignment and change
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate insights into action

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

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 diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Why Join Us?

• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Vision assistance
• Flu Vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Apply?

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 relates to the skills required for 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, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz

Applications close: Friday 12 June 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.