Aviation Safety Coordinator

Wellington – Asteron Centre Salary: $65,340 - $79,560pa
Full-time | Fixed term Parental Leave Cover (9 months)

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.

As the Coordinator within our Aviation Safety Oversight team, you’ll provide vital operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of regulatory processes. Your responsibilities will include managing documents and records, conducting quality checks, coordinating schedules, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll also support cross-team projects and play a key role in improving administrative systems.

This 9-month fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, supportive team with the possibility of extension beyond the initial term.

Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience in a regulatory environment, step into a collaborative, purpose-driven team, or build valuable skills to support your next career move, this role delivers.

The starting salary is between $65,340 and $79,560 pa. Starting salaries are to be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

At the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll join a dedicated team committed to aviation safety, collaboration, and public service.

We offer:

We’re seeking someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working with a wide range of internal teams and participants. You’ll bring strong communication and coordination skills, ideally with experience in a compliance or regulatory environment.

You’ll bring:

Ready to bring your skills to a role with real impact?

Apply online with your CV and a tailored cover letter that tells us why you're a great fit. Your cover letter is an important part of our process-so don’t hold back.

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