Project Manager

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.

• Manage projects from planning to completion, ensuring they are aligned with CAA’s strategy.
• Enjoy great benefits including 4% KiwiSaver, Vision assistance contribution + Discounted health insurance.
• Permanent | Auckland Airport | Salary: $115,536–$141,751.

About Us

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.

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.

About the role

As a key member of the Project Delivery and Portfolio Management (PDPM) team, the Project Manager plays a vital role in delivering projects that support the CAA’s strategic goals. This position oversees all aspects of project delivery from planning and budgeting to execution and closure ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

Using CAA’s Project Lifecycle framework, the Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and to a high standard. With a strong focus on governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, this role also helps strengthen project delivery practices across the organisation.

Working closely with business analysts, subject matter experts, and senior stakeholders, the Project Manager supports the development of business cases, coordinates resource, manages interdependencies, and ensures a successful handover of deliverables. This role is instrumental in achieving outcomes that enhance aviation safety and system performance.

The starting salary for the Project Manager within Corporate Services is between $115,536 and $141,751 pa. Starting salaries are to be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You’ll Bring

You’re an experienced and adaptable project professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. With experience leading workstreams or managing projects, you deliver results while effectively balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Confident in engaging stakeholders and leading cross-functional project teams, you apply project management frameworks to maintain momentum and drive progress. Your strong planning skills, organisational ability, and proactive problem-solving enable you to manage timelines, navigate risks, and resolve issues effectively.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to show: 

• 3+ years of experience in project management or leading complex project workstreams.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and coordinate cross-functional delivery.
• Confidence in using project management tools and techniques to deliver successful outcomes.
• Experience in planning and organising, including developing project schedules and delivery plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Being proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable but not essential.

How 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 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 18th July 2025.