Project Manager, Aviation Rules Modernisation

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

10 days sick leave

KiwiSaver matching up to 4%

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Project Manager for the Rules Update Programme to lead planning, delivery and governance across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will coordinate complex policy and rulemaking projects that modernise New Zealand's aviation regulatory framework, align with international standards, and deliver clear outcomes for the aviation sector. This 18‑month fixed‑term role offers the chance to shape safe skies and drive regulatory reform.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in project management within complex operating environments.
• Experience coordinating project workstreams or teams to deliver results.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to develop schedules and plans.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience monitoring progress, risks and issues; strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with 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 SME input.
• Provide guidance on project processes and delivery requirements to project leads and teams.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and escalation matters as required.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication activities across projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned across the programme.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & scheduling

Risk & issue management

Communication

MS Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Planner

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Project Manager for the Rules Update Programme to lead planning, delivery and governance across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will coordinate complex policy and rulemaking projects that modernise New Zealand's aviation regulatory framework, align with international standards, and deliver clear outcomes for the aviation sector. This 18‑month fixed‑term role offers the chance to shape safe skies and drive regulatory reform.