Senior Advisor, Regulatory Policy

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About the role

As a Senior Advisor, Regulatory Policy , you’ll play a key role in shaping New Zealand’s civil aviation regulatory frameworks. You will provide high‑quality, well‑researched advice to support effective regulatory outcomes and ensure our Civil Aviation Rules remain fit for purpose. You’ll also lead and deliver projects within the unit’s business plan, track progress and results, and contribute to the safety and security of the aviation system.

Responsibilities include :

• Lead the development of high‑quality, evidence‑based policy advice on a broad range of aviation regulatory issues.
• Support the development,, and implementation of Civil Aviation Rules and other regulatory interventions to keep the aviation system safe, effective, and internationally aligned.
• Manage and deliver complex policy and regulatory projects, ensuring strong planning, coordination, risk management, and meaningful engagement with stakeholders.
• Provide clear, strategic advice and well‑reasoned briefings to senior leaders, the Ministry of Transport, and the Minister on key policy issues and initiatives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, industry partners, and international counterparts.
• Represent the CAA in national and international forums, coordinating participation in overseas engagements, conferences, and consultations.
• Lead and contribute to the development of consultation and discussion documents, guiding informed input from internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and support policy staff, sharing expertise, promoting best practice, and contributing to the ongoing capability and professional development of the team.

What You Will Bring

You will have experience in policy development and a thorough understanding of the machinery of government. To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes :

Benefits

The salary band for this position starts at $115,536 to a maximum of $141,751, based on knowledge, skills, experience and internal relativities.

Some national and international travel may be required. The role is based at our National Office in Wellington.

About Us

Our values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency and Collaboration—represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the CAA. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued.

Application information

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. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

Applications close on Sunday 23 November.

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