Senior Advisor, Guidance - Fixed Term, Rules Update Programme

Senior Advisor – Guidance

• 18 month fixed term contract role
• Hybrid role – minimum 3 days in office
• Take complex aviation regulations and policies and make them understandable

At the Civil Aviation Authority, we don’t just keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure, we help shape the future of aviation. 

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Advisor, Guidance to join our team on an 18 month fixed-term basis to support a programme of work to update the Civil Aviation Rules - an important step in keeping New Zealand’s aviation system safe, efficient, and fit for the future.  

This is a highly collaborative role that works closely with policy advisors, operational experts, legal specialists, and external stakeholders across the aviation sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and creation of high quality guidance materials including  Advisory Circulars and other materials
• Translate complex policy, regulatory, and operational content into practical, plain-language documents.
• Assess rule and policy changes and determine guidance needs and priorities.
• Work cross-functionally with SMEs, communications specialists, legal advisors, and regulatory teams to ensure guidance is accurate, usable, and aligned with the overall Rules Project.
• Mentor and support other guidance advisors to strengthen organisation-wide capability.
• Uphold CAA’s commitments to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, diversity and inclusion, and health, safety and wellbeing.

The salary band for this role is $98,689 to $120,641. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

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

What You’ll Bring

You will be an experienced communicator and technical writer who excels at making complex information accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences.

Skills & Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a government or regulatory sectors
• Proven experience developing guidance, manuals, technical documentation, or similar content
• Strong writing, editing, and information design skills, with a clear understanding of plain-language principles and accessibility standards.
• Ability to interpret and translate policy, operational, or technical information into user-friendly guidance.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts across policy, legal, and operational disciplines.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills within highly technical environments
• Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and ability to synthesise complex material.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and content management systems.

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?

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 10 days sick leave after 6-months of continuous employment
• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Flu Vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about clear communication, regulatory effectiveness, and supporting safe aviation outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply directly by completing the online application form (please note emailed applications will not be considered). 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, contact the Recruitment team / Tracey Diamond  at tracey.diamond@joyn.co.nz

Applications close: Sunday 13th September 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.