Team Leader, Digital Engineering
Permanent
Salaried Full Time
Wellington, NZ, 6011
Lead the Future of Digital Infrastructure at CAA
Location: Wellington – Asteron Centre
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $136,939 – $168,191 per annum
Benefits: 4% KiwiSaver, health insurance, vision assistance
By joining us, you will be part of a team where meaningful work, collaboration and innovation come together to help keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.
At the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, we are constantly evolving to meet the demands of a changing environment and the aviation industry.
Recent legislative changes, along with an organisational realignment, have opened exciting new opportunities across the organisation. These changes are part of a broader effort to better position our teams for the future by enabling us to be more collaborative, efficient and effective in everything we do.
As we step confidently into our role as a modern regulator, we are embracing intelligence-led, risk-based approaches that help us make a real difference for our people and the communities we serve – with a strong value-for-money ethos. We’re also committed to enabling aviation participants to support economic growth in New Zealand's aviation sector.
About the role
We’re seeking a people-first leader to guide our Digital Engineering and Systems Administration team. You’ll be responsible for delivering secure, reliable digital infrastructure that supports business continuity and aligns with strategic priorities.
The starting salary for the Team Leader, Digital Engineering within Corporate Services group is between $136,939 and maximum of $168,191. Starting salaries are to be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll:
- Shape the delivery of infrastructure, cloud, and network services
- Grow team capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Lead incident response and ensure service quality, security, and compliance
- Align technical delivery with organisational goals
If you're passionate about developing people, driving results, and building a strong digital culture -this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience leading high-performing technical teams
- Strong mentoring skills and a focus on team growth and engagement
- Ability to translate strategy into actionable technical plans
- Deep knowledge of infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise IT environments
- Expertise in network operations, cybersecurity, and data protection
- Full, clean NZ driver’s licence (some travel required)
Why Join Us?
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.
Ready to Apply?
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.
For more information on the role please view the position description or contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz
Applications close: Friday 1st August 2025.