Aviation Rules Programme Project Manager (Contract)

Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

10 days sick leave

Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Project Manager to join the Rules Update Programme, delivering complex policy and rulemaking projects that modernise New Zealand's regulatory framework.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Delivery and Portfolio Management, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, develop schedules, manage risks, and ensure milestones are met, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and positive sector outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in project management within a complex, changing operating environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including experience developing project schedules and plans.
• Experience leading project workstreams or coordinating project teams to deliver results.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience monitoring project progress, managing risks and resolving issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using project management methodologies, tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, delivery and close-out of allocated Rules Update Programme projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, plans, risks, issues and reporting.
• Facilitate planning workshops and support project teams to deliver key milestones.
• Engage with managers and stakeholders to secure project resources and subject matter expertise.
• Provide guidance and support to project leads and project teams on project processes and delivery requirements.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and elevate matters where required.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication activities across allocated projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and lessons learned processes across the programme.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

MS Office

Planner

Tools

Planner

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Project Manager to join the Rules Update Programme, delivering complex policy and rulemaking projects that modernise New Zealand's regulatory framework.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Delivery and Portfolio Management, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, develop schedules, manage risks, and ensure milestones are met, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and positive sector outcomes.