Senior 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.

Are you a Senior Project Manager looking to leverage your experience across multiple industries in a challenging, high-impact role?

About the role

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of key components of strategic change initiatives for the next 18 months. 

Reporting to the Capability Delivery Manager, you will play a central role in leading programs of work in the Horizon2030 plan, including the implementation and change management of Aviation Security (AvSec) screening technologies.

You will be accountable for managing the key elements of the project lifecycle and delivering the expected outcomes. This includes the development of business requirements, project businesses cases, procurement plans and initiation documents, working as the interface between the CAA EPMO, the approval processes.

You will join a cohesive and supportive team comprised of colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, so the ability to be a team player and foster a positive and collaborative is essential.

Your internal and external stakeholder groups will include senior executives, so you must be able to build effective relationships, facilitate decision-making, and convey complex terms to a non-technical audience.

The salary band for this position is $132,950 p.a. to $186,048 p.a. with a mid-range of $157,224. The starting salary will be based on the knowledge, skills and experience you may bring to the role and relativities across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Project Manager with a background across multiple industries.
• Critical judgment, with the ability to prioritise across competing objectives.
• High motivation with the ability to work with minimal supervision and the flexibility to handle change and re-prioritise work.
• Experience and understanding of the project environment, including common use methodologies, e.g., Prince2.
• Relevant tertiary qualification, experience and/or project management certification (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent.)
• High level of proficiency in the use of standard office automation products and tools including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint).

Why join us?

This hybrid role will be based in our Wellington Head Office, with the flexibility to work from home. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and us.

Domestic travel will be required on an ad-hoc basis, with occasional overnight trips.

We offer five weeks annual leave and match your Kiwi Saver contribution up to 4% while also supporting professional development.

To view our benefits, and learn more about us, our values and why we would love you to join us, click on the link below.

CAA regulatory careers | aviation.govt.nz

National Security Clearance

To be eligible for this role you must be able to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Please note, this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process and to be used only as a guide:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Apply Now

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

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: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 7 May 2024.