Manager, Organisations

Civil Aviation Authority; Auckland; On-site; NZD 161,000 - 197,000; 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 seeks an experienced leader to manage Organisations with oversight of certification, regulatory decisions and monitoring across key NZ aviation sectors. The role focuses on Part 121 flight operations expertise and leading a multi-disciplinary team of inspectors.

You will collaborate across the organisation to implement effective regulatory decisions at an operational level, while travelling across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• You will hold an ICAO ATPL pilots' licence and have extensive experience with Part 121 airline flight operations, preferably Airline Flight Examiner ratings.
• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating high‑performing teams.
• Extensive experience in aviation regulatory oversight or a comparable regulatory environment.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make balanced, well‑reasoned decisions.
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to build trust with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Confidence to set direction, make timely decisions and ensure accountability for outcomes.
• Resilience, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement and safety outcomes.
• Strong understanding and experience of the Civil Aviation Act and Civil Aviation Rule Parts 121/129/119.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing team of aviation inspectors.
• Drive the delivery of certification, renewal and regulatory monitoring oversight activities.
• Strengthen regulatory performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with industry, training organisations, examiner networks and regulatory partners.
• Strengthen safety outcomes, consistency and sector confidence through effective leadership.

Skills

ICAO ATPL

Part 121 Ops

Flight Examiner

People leadership

Regulatory oversight

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic thinking

Aviation Act knowledge

Job description

• Lead regulatory oversight across high-impact aviation sectors
• Drive safety outcomes through people leadership and sound judgement
• Permanent position based in Wellington. Other locations may be considered.

About the role

As the Manager, Organisations, you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for certification, regulatory oversight and monitoring activities across key sectors of New Zealand's aviation system.

We are looking for an experienced leader, with Part 121 Flight Operations experience to lead the team of technical experts. You will collaborate and influence across the whole organisation to develop and implement effective regulatory decisions at an operational level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing team of aviation inspectors
• Drive the delivery of certification, renewal and regulatory monitoring oversight activities
• Strengthen regulatory performance through continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships with industry, training organisations, examiner networks and regulatory partners
• Strengthen safety outcomes, consistency and sector confidence through effective leadership

Travel is a regular part of the role and provides the opportunity to engage directly with aviation organisations throughout New Zealand.

This position can be based in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch however applications from outside these regions will still be considered.

The salary band for this role is $160,911 to $197,441 Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

You're a credible and experienced lead who thrives in complex regulatory environments. You combine strong people leadership with sound judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to deliver results through others. You'll be comfortable balancing operational demands, while building confidence with stakeholders across the aviation sector.

To succeed in this role you'll demonstrate

• You'll hold an ICAO ATPL pilots' licence, have extensive experience with Part 121 airline flight operations, preferably Airline Flight Examiner ratings
• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams
• Extensive experience in aviation regulatory oversight or a comparable regulatory environment
• The ability to analyse complex information and make balanced, well-reasoned decisions
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to build trust with a diverse range of stakeholders
• The confidence to set direction, make timely decisions and ensure accountability for outcomes
• Resilience, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement and safety outcomes
• Strong understanding and experience of the Civil Aviation Act and Civil Aviation Rule Parts 121/129/119.

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

Unlock job insights

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The Civil Aviation Authority is a Crown entity responsible to the Minister of Transport. Civil aviation in New Zealand operates within a system established and maintained by the Civil Aviation Act 2023.

We work to make sure everyone involved in New Zealand aviation meets the legal standards set by the Minister of Transport.

There are two parts to our organisation:

- the agency overseeing aviation safety and security, and the rules underpinning it

- the Aviation Security Service, known as AvSec. You'll see most of AvSec’s staff working at airports – they’re the ones screening passengers and their luggage.