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.
- The Manager, Monitoring and Inspection is an experienced leader and manager of their nationwide people
- Lead and drive key regulatory inspector activities
- Wellington 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 Authority. 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 Manager Monitoring and Inspection is one of two managers within the Aviation Safety Oversight Group, certification and monitoring team who provide leadership to support the delivery of key regulatory monitoring and inspection inspector functions.
We are looking for a strong leader who has a robust understanding of the aviation regulatory environment, who will collaborate and influence across both teams and build effective relationships with other key business groups. You'll be responsible for leading and driving key regulatory activities at both a strategic and operational level.
While this position is Wellington based, we will consider this position being based at Auckland Airport or Christchurch Airport. Travel will be required to engage and connect with the nationwide team and key external stakeholders.
The salary band for the Manager Monitoring and Inspection goes from $160,911 to $224,304. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader Authority for the same or similar roles.
What You'll Bring
We are interested in hearing from leaders who can build and maintain interpersonal relationships, communicate to a wide range of people while contributing to the overall success in a challenging and ever-changing regulatory environment.
You will need to demonstrate.
- Proven track record of effectively building and leading highly engaged and cohesive teams.
- Strong self-management skills, as well as the ability to understand and influence complex systems with a range of stakeholders.
- Proven decision-making capabilities while understanding complex aviation information.
- Demonstrated experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team functionality and streamline work processes.
- Be a strong communicator, both written and verbally, with the ability to adjust to different audiences.
- Experience in aviation auditing and monitoring function.
About Us
Our Values - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration - represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. 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. 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 [email protected]
Please apply via our Careers site. We are unable to consider email applications.
Applications close Monday 8 September 2025
People leadership role to support the delivery of key regulatory monitoring and inspection inspector functions.
