Project Manager at Civil Aviation Authority of NZ, Wellington

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.

Tēnei tūranga │ About the role

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Digital whānau at Te Mana Rererangi Tūmatanui o Aotearoa I Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) and be part of a future thinking team moving to the next generation digital platforms and environments.

This role is an integral part of our Digital Team, responsible for successful delivery of our digital/ICT maintenance investment portfolio, programmes and projects The Project Manager will work alongside another PM, both will be accountable for developing a new framework and managing a multifaceted project, or projects, from concept through implementation and post-implementation review.

 This is a permanent full-time position based in Wellington and the salary band for this position goes from $112,171-$156,711 with the mid-range being $131,259 per annum. Starting salaries will be based on the 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.

Ko tāu e whakarato ai │ What you’ll deliver

Here’s the broader responsibilities you’ll deliver: 

• Manage projects or programmes that may span across multiple Groups.
• Provide coaching and supporting team members to meet project goals and milestones.
• Manage the full project life cycle ownership, from initiation to deployment, for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously.    
• Managing customers and stakeholder expectations
• Managing project budgets.

Ko tāu e kawe mai ai | What you’ll bring 

• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably technology projects
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Good leadership skills; you will be able to influence, persuade and communication at all levels 
• Be an excellent team player who is inclusive, collaborative, supportive and a great mentor.
• It really takes a can-do, will-do attitude to do this role.

Mō mātou | About us
 

As a safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority exists to enable safe flight for social connections, and economic benefit for New Zealand. We believe in keeping people safe and secure in the air, enabling participation in the aviation system, and making a difference to New Zealand aviation. We achieve this through regulatory oversight of the aviation industry and frontline security at our airports.

The Authority embraces diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contribution.

The foundation for achieving this is our values, which guide how we work and the behaviours we expect from each other.

• Me mahi tahi – Collaboration
• Me mahi pono – Transparency
• Me mahi tika – Integrity
• Me manaaki – Respect
• Kia tū rangatira ai – Professionalism

Why join us?

We invest in our people by supporting development within the organisation. To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, contributions towards eyewear.

We offer 5 weeks of annual leave and can match your Kiwi Saver contribution up to 4%.

As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and us. 
 
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
 

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter.

The Authority strongly encourages and supports all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.  However, our current policy position is that vaccination is not a requirement for employment in this role.  Please note that the Authority may, if needed, introduce a vaccination requirement for managing an epidemic. 

For more information on the role please view the position description or contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz

 
Rā Katinga | Applications close: Thursday, 28 September 2023.