Senior Analyst, Regulatory Intelligence and Insights

• Join a high-performing intelligence team
• Lead intelligence that shapes aviation safety and security outcomes
• Permanent position based in Wellington

About the role

As a Senior Analyst, Regulatory Intelligence and Insights, you’ll develop high-quality intelligence that informs regulatory decision-making and enhances aviation safety outcomes. You’ll play a key role in interpreting a complex operating environment, identifying and assessing risks, and delivering insights that support an intelligence-led regulatory approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development of timely, accurate and influential intelligence products
• Interpret the operating environment to identify and quantify emerging risks and trends
• Shape and embed intelligence requirements across the organisation
• Build enduring relationships with stakeholders to plan and deliver intelligence collection
• Communicate insights and recommendations to operational teams and senior decision-makers
• Mentor analysts and contribute to building team capability

The salary band for this role is $115,536 to $141,751. 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’re an experienced intelligence professional with a track record of delivering high-quality, impactful insights in complex environments. You combine critical thinking with intellectual curiosity, allowing you to quickly build trusted expertise and provide clear, evidence-based advice.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience producing and presenting intelligence to senior decision-makers and frontline teams across strategic, operational and tactical levels
• Demonstrated influence and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility across organisations and agencies
• Knowledge of and experience in using modern intelligence and risk methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Experience working in complex, ambiguous environments and delivering under pressure
• Familiarity with GIS, open-source intelligence, risk management, or aviation

You’ll also be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. For more information, please visit Protective Security Requirements.

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.

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: Tuesday 7 July 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.