Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contributions (4%)

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand is seeking a skilled project professional to support the delivery of major business transformation initiatives. You will bring together leaders, SMEs and stakeholders to plan, deliver and embed outcomes across the organisation.

The role focuses on delivering high-profile programmes, managing competing priorities, and ensuring projects align with governance and standards. You will influence across functions and drive benefits tracking.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects or complex programmes of work.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence leading cross-functional teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Experience identifying, managing and mitigating project risks.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining quality delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops to define requirements, scope and project outcomes.
• Build and lead project teams across multiple business areas.
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Manage project governance, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and effective communication activities.
• Support change management and successful adoption of project outcomes.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with established frameworks and standards.
• Lead project close-out activities, including lessons learned and benefits tracking.

Skills

Project delivery

Planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Problem solving

Communication

PM tools

MS Office

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

At the Civil Aviation Authority, we don’t just keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure, we help shape the future of aviation.

• Lead diverse projects with organisation-wide impact.
• Deliver meaningful change across aviation and corporate services.
• Join a collaborative team driving successful project outcomes.

About the Role

This 16-month fixed-term opportunity has arisen while a team member undertakes an internal secondment, creating an exciting chance to contribute to a range of high-profile organisational initiatives and projects. The role will support the delivery of key projects, primarily focusing on CAA’s business transformation programme currently underway.

The business transformation programme will help shape the future of the organisation and the aviation sector. With strong executive support and a clear mandate for change, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational change while also supporting the successful delivery of key business priorities.

Working across CAA, you'll bring people together, manage competing priorities, and ensure projects are successfully planned, delivered and embedded. You’ll partner with leaders, subject matter experts and stakeholders to deliver lasting impact across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops to define requirements, scope and project outcomes.
• Build and lead project teams across multiple business areas.
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Manage project governance, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and effective communication activities.
• Support change management and successful adoption of project outcomes.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with established frameworks and standards.
• Lead project close-out activities, including lessons learned and benefits tracking.

The salary band for this role is $115,536 - $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’ll be a highly organised project professional who enjoys working with a diverse range of stakeholders and delivering outcomes in a complex environment. You’ll combine strong planning and communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, build relationships and keep projects moving forward.

To succeed in this role, you’ll demonstrate:

• Experience successfully delivering projects or complex programmes of work.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence leading cross-functional teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Experience identifying, managing and mitigating project risks.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining quality delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• A collaborative, adaptable and outcomes-focused approach to work.

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 fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued. Our people are central to our success.

Why Join Us?

• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Vision assistance
• Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme

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.

Applications close: 21 October 2026