Kapua Transition Lead

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.

• A great opportunity to contribute improvements and enhancements of regulatory case management system.
• Bring your business partnering and project management skills

• Fixed Term position to 30 June 2026, based in Wellington

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 Authority has just implemented a new safety regulatory software application called Kapua. We are seeking someone to embed practices that set the Authority up well to improve and enhance this platform and related solutions.

You would be contributing to a range of work; embedding new practices, scoping improvement initiatives and working with people to adopt and leverage the system. 

The position has a remuneration range from $115,536 to $161,412 with a midpoint of $141,751. Starting salaries are 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’re looking for a proactive leader with planning, project management and business analysis skills, ideally with experience in regulatory or case management systems.

Energy, commitment, courage and agility will be required to deliver in this role. You will be managing many different moving parts across the Authority with great relationship management and interpersonal savvy.  

To be successful in this role you will, 

• Be a strong influencer and collaborator who thrives in a busy, challenging environment
• Have experience working with case management or regulatory software platforms
• Have proven experience and understanding of the role and function of a regulatory environment
• Have the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate proven experience partnering with senior leaders to ensure the deliver a robust fit for purpose successful implementation programme of work

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 recruitment@caa.govt.nz

Applications close Wednesday 14 May 2025.