Senior Advisor, Commercial and Procurement

Location:  Datacom Centre, Wellington CBD – just steps away from the train station

Position type:  6-months Fixed-Term, 40-hours per week

Salary range: $115,536-$141,751 per annum

Benefits: Includes 4% KiwiSaver contribution, health insurance, and vision care assistance

 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:
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Advisor, Commercial and Procurement to join our team on a fixed-term basis, to support the growth and   of our Commercial and Procurement function.

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of our more complex procurement processes, contract negotiations, and delivery of commercial projects – with a particular focus in the digital space. Your experience will help the CAA with ensuring our systems and processes are fit for purpose.

You will hold key stakeholder relationships across all levels of the business – from providing practical, best practice advice to our executive leadership team; to fostering the professional development of our junior team members.

The starting salary for the Senior Advisor, Commercial and Procurement within Corporate Services group is between $115,536-$141,751 per annum. 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 be an experienced Commercial and Procurement professional, who is skilled in building relationships, attention to detail, and communication.

Skills and Experience  

• At least 5-years’ experience in commercial advisory or procurement within large and complex public sector agencies.
• Experience in the digital procurement is preferrable, but not essential.
• Coaching/mentoring experience
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices
• Skills in contract management, negotiating with suppliers, and building relationships
• Strong relationship building skills, with a proven ability to proactively develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Great interpersonal skills to work well with people inside and outside the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, self-motivation, good organisation, and the ability to work both alone and within a close-knit team 
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and analyse complex documents, including legislation, financial, numerical, legal and business information.

Why Join Us:

• Make a Real Impact – Help keep New Zealand’s skies safe and the aviation system secure.
• Great Benefits – Extra leave entitlements, 4% KiwiSaver, discounted insurance, and wellbeing support.

• Grow Your Career – Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a modern, intelligence led regulatory environment
• We live our values of professionalism, integrity, transparency, respect, and collaboration every day creating an environment where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a difference.

• Supportive Environment – Work in collaborative teams where your ideas and work matter.

Ready to make a real impact:

Apply online with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the right fit – we’d love to hear from you. If you have any accessibility needs, let us know how we can support you through the process.

For more info, check out the position description or contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz.

 Please note that this role is based in Wellington, and we're seeking applicants who can work from this region. Unfortunately, there is no flexibility to be based in other locations.

Please apply via our Careers site. We are unable to consider email applications.

Applications close: Sunday, 15 March 2026