Advisor, Planning and Support

Civil Aviation Authority; Wellington; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave entitlements from day 1

KiwiSaver matching up to 4%

Vision assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an Advisor, Planning and Support to join our Aviation Safety Oversight Group in Wellington. You will coordinate planning activities and support effective resource allocation to help prioritise work and meet organisational objectives.

Working closely with the Manager, Planning and Support, you will liaise across teams, coordinating inspector input and collaborating with policy, guidance, practice development, learning and capability functions.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on or implementing triage frameworks and prioritisation processes.
• Ability to manage competing demands and advise on resource allocation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with complex stakeholders.
• Proven capability to identify improvements and implement practical solutions.
• Attention to detail in planning, documentation and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, triage and prioritisation across the Aviation Safety Oversight Group.
• Coordinate work programmes and assist with resource allocation across the group.
• Undertake quality assurance checks of regulatory activities and documentation.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for planning and workflow management.

Skills

Triage frameworks

Workflow management

Prioritisation processes

Resource allocation

Stakeholder relationships

Communication skills

Process improvement

Job description

• Support planning and resource prioritisation across aviation safety teams
• Ensure quality and consistency across aviation safety activities
• Permanent position based in Wellington

About the role

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking a skilled Advisor, Planning and Support to join our Aviation Safety Oversight Group.

Working closely with the Manager, Planning and Support, you'll play a key role in coordinating planning activities, supporting effective resource allocation, and helping the group prioritise work to achieve organisational objectives. You'll act as an important liaison between teams, coordinating work that requires inspector input and partnering with colleagues across operational policy, guidance, practice development, learning, and capability functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Support planning, triage and prioritisation activities across the Aviation Safety Oversight Group
• Coordinate work programmes and assist with effective allocation of resources across the group
• Undertake quality assurance checks of regulatory activities and documentation
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning, workflow management and operational effectiveness

The salary band for this role is $83,600 to $102,302. 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’ll be a highly organised professional who enjoys improving processes, coordinating competing priorities, and building strong working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safety and success of New Zealand's aviation system.

To succeed in this role, you’ll demonstrate:

• Experience advising on or implementing triage frameworks, workflow management systems, and prioritisation processes
• Proven ability to manage competing demands and provide advice on resource allocation and work prioritisation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing correspondence and responding to complex stakeholder enquiries
• Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing practical solutions
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in planning, documentation and regulatory processes
• A track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• A customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

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
• Sick leave entitlements from day 1
• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Vision assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme