Project Manager, Aviation Safety

• Exceptional Project Manager leading multiple workstreams
• Help us enhance our services
• 12-Month Fixed Term position, 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 

As a key member of the Aviation Oversight Group, the Project Manager plays a vital role in the delivering of a diverse range of initiatives that support the CAA’s strategic goals. This position oversees all aspects of project delivery from planning and budgeting to execution and closure, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

We are seeking an exceptional project manager who can demonstrate a background in improving or establishing new business services, ideally in a regulatory environment. You will be highly motivated to develop, drive and embed key programmes of work and collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities to evolve.

These projects will utilize all your project management, analytical, relationship management and reporting skills.

The salary for the Project Manager within Aviation Safety Oversight is circa $160,000. (negotiable) Salaries are to be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You’ll Bring 

You’ll be an experienced and adaptable project professional who has unique skills ready to take on this new challenge.  Confident in engaging stakeholders, you will apply project management frameworks to maintain momentum and drive progress. Your strong planning skills, organisational ability, and proactive problem-solving enable you to manage timelines, navigate risks, and resolve issues effectively.

 To be successful in this role, you’ll need to show: 

• Proven experience in project management or leading complex project workstreams with an understanding of change principles.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence in using project management tools and techniques to deliver successful outcomes.
• Experience in planning and organising, including developing project schedules and delivery plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Being proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable but not essential.

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 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 Sunday 26 October 2025