The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly.
The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security.
- Do you have policy advisory experience and are looking for your next challenge?
- Join a supportive and high-performing team with a diverse and interesting work programme
- Wellington office location
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 CAA. 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
The Policy Advisor plays a key role in shaping high-quality policy recommendations from the Strategy, Policy International Engagement unit for both the Civil Aviation Authority and external stakeholders.
The Policy Advisor works closely with the Senior Advisors and across the wider Regulatory Policy and International Engagement teams to support the delivery of regulatory policy and rule development, and to support the CAA's engagement with international partners.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the development of policy advice on aviation-related issues by conducting research, preparing background materials, and drafting components of policy documents.
- Assist in reviewing regulatory and legislative proposals, including international technical agreements.
- Prepare briefing notes, consultation documents, and policy materials for senior staff and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of Civil Aviation Rules and other regulatory interventions by gathering evidence, analysing it and recommending solutions to problems.
- Work with the wider team to scope, plan, and deliver policy projects, identifying risks and engaging stakeholders.
- Support consultation processes by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and summarising feedback.
- Assist with the coordination of responses to international enquiries and information requests
- Collaborate on New Zealand's participation in international aviation forums, including preparation and logistics.
Some national and international travel may be required.
The role is based at our National Office in Wellington.
The salary band for this position starts at $83,600 to a maximum of $102,302. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.
What You Will Bring
You will have experience in a Policy Advisory role and an understanding of the machinery of government. To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a policy advisory role within a regulatory environment.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to convey complex information.
- Ability to show initiative, plan work and deliver results to the required standard and deadlines, with a minimum of supervision.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
About Us
Our Values - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration -represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the CAA. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter.
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 accessible to you.
For more information on the role please view the position description or contact the Recruitment team at [email protected]. Please note that we will not accept applications via email.
Applications close on Monday 8 September 2025. Please note, this advert may close earlier than stated if we receive a high volume of strong applications
