Senior Quality & Assurance Advisor 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.

Oversee assurance activities, drive quality improvements, and raise operational excellence in this senior role, helping CAA keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.

• Fixed term: 18 months | Location: Wellington

About the role
 

This exciting opportunity provides cover for a team member undertaking an 18-month secondment and offers the chance to contribute at a senior level within CAA’s Quality and Assurance Oversight team. The role delivers expert advice and thought leadership to strengthen CAA’s quality and assurance oversight capability, while supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of activities aligned to international standards and best practice principles.

Responsibilities include overseeing the assurance programme, undertaking risk-based, intelligence-led assessments, and using data and insights to ensure systems are effective, measurable, and fit for purpose. The position also involves developing and maintaining quality management and document control systems, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting enhanced quality and assurance oversight frameworks.

The salary band starts at $115,536 to $141,751 Starting salaries are to be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

About you

What makes you a great fit:

• Significant experience in quality, assurance, audit, risk, or oversight roles within a regulatory, public sector, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and assurance frameworks, including experience with IOS standards, and a solid understanding of industry best practice.
• Proven ability to lead and oversee assurance activities, including planning, execution and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide trusted advice and the ability to influence when needed.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and deliver practical solutions.
• A collaborative approach with a proven ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• High levels of integrity and professional judgement.

About us

At the Civil Aviation Authority, we don’t just keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure, we help shape the future of aviation.

As the industry evolves, so do we, through innovative technology, new ways of working, and a team of people who are passionate about what they do. We are building a forward-thinking, modern CAA and are looking for people who want their work to matter, thrive on challenge, value collaboration, and want to make a positive impact every day.

If you’re ready to grow your career while helping keep one of New Zealand’s most vital sectors safe and secure, this is your opportunity.

How to apply:  

Ready to bring your skills to a role with real impact? 

Apply online with your CV and a tailored cover letter that tells us why you're a great fit. Your cover letter is an important part of our process-so don’t hold back. 

We’re happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help. 

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

Applications close: Thursday 22nd Jan 2026