Configuration Data Specialist 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

Our team manages and maintains the security and screening equipment that you see at airports in New Zealand. We play a vital role in airport and passenger safety and security by ensuring that equipment systems and process are functioning at a high level to safely transit passengers. We are responsible for the management of Aviation Security Service’s security equipment assets and their configuration layouts, both individually and as part of a security installation integrated with other equipment. 

The primary responsibility of the Configuration Data Specialist revolves around capturing data for security equipment related to configuration control and fault reporting. The desired candidate should have experience in data capture, input, and analysis. Understand importance of maintaining and controlling the configuration control process including hardware, software, and firmware modifications. Hold a responsibility for ensuring the fault report system is current and assist in identifying prevailing and developing trends as they arise.

You will be joining a small and passionate team and will have the opportunity to work with advanced imaging technologies, and state-of-the-art x-ray and detection technologies. The role is key in supporting the Aviation Security function with technical advice to ensure they are providing an efficient security service for aviation in New Zealand.

Ko tāu e kawe mai ai | What You’ll Bring

You will enjoy variety in your work and be happy moving between head-office and airport environments supporting maintenance and logistics processes and systems. You will have:   

• Experience in data capture and the use of Microsoft Office and reporting tools. Experience with asset or configuration management tools and methodologies is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a confident manner.
• High motivation with the ability to work with minimal supervision and the flexibility to handle change and re-prioritize work.
• Ideally previous experience in a similar industry where asset management is crucial, such as manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications, military, or IT infrastructure.
• Positive can-do attitude.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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

• Me mahi tahi – Collaboration We work together to achieve and succeed.

• Me mahi pono – Transparency We are open and honest communicators.

• Me mahi tika – Integrity We do the right thing.

• Me manaaki – Respect We treat all people with consideration and kindness.

• Kia tū rangatira ai – Professionalism We act in a way that brings credit to ourselves and our organisation.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunities.  What's important to us is ‘he rau kotahi tangata' – embracing our multiple talents – by harnessing our diversity and being inclusive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.  We recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

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 and a flexible working environment by arrangement.

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

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.

CAA 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 CAA may, if needed, introduce a vaccination requirement for managing an epidemic. 

The salary band for this position goes from $70,479 to $97,852 with the top-step being $86,121. 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.

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

Applications close on Tuesday 3 October.