Head of Aviation Standards & Licensing

Civil Aviation Authority of NZ; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 161.000 - 197.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave from day 1

KiwiSaver employer contributions up to

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Zusammenfassung

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Wellington leads the Standards team to set aviation licensing standards, examiner systems and regulatory guidance across New Zealand. This permanent role requires a seasoned aviation leader who can drive performance and ensure high-quality regulatory work.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio, shape priorities, and lead a team responsible for critical safety standards in a national context. ICAO CPL/ATPL preferred with examiner ratings would be advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Resilience and the ability to maintain momentum through complexity.
• Strong technical credibility in aviation licensing, aviation standards, personnel licensing frameworks or regulatory oversight.
• Excellent judgement, communication, influence and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The confidence to set direction, make timely decisions and ensure accountability for outcomes.
• A track record of delivering improvement through competing priorities.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach and energise the Standards team to deliver with focus and confidence.
• Set clear priorities across licensing standards, guidance, examiner systems and standards-related projects.
• Drive continuous improvement, modernisation and delivery.
• Turn complex technical and regulatory issues into clear decisions and practical action.
• Build strong relationships with industry, training organisations, examiner networks and regulatory partners.
• Strengthen safety outcomes, consistency and sector confidence through effective leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory oversight

Strategic thinking

People management

Change management

Ausbildung

ICAO CPL/ATPL licence

Jobbeschreibung

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Wellington leads the Standards team to set aviation licensing standards, examiner systems and regulatory guidance across New Zealand. This permanent role requires a seasoned aviation leader who can drive performance and ensure high-quality regulatory work.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio, shape priorities, and lead a team responsible for critical safety standards in a national context. ICAO CPL/ATPL preferred with examiner ratings would be advantageous.