Security Regulatory Specialist (Aviation)

Security Regulatory Specialist (Aviation)

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Overview

Use your aviation technical expertise and experience to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen aviation safety and apply your skills in risk, assurance and regulatory practice to keep New Zealand's skies safe.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Wellington or Auckland with a salary range of $98,689 to $120,941 per annum.

What You Will Do

Regulate and oversee participants with critical aviation security responsibilities, including regulated air cargo agents (RACA's), domestic and foreign airlines, airports, and air traffic service organisations.

Lead and support regulatory lifecycle activities such as certifications, audits, inspections, investigations, interviews and other critical aviation security regulation functions.

Apply legislative and regulatory requirements for aviation security, interpret and apply laws, regulations, standards, and guidance materials, and manage relationships with stakeholders at national and international levels.

Make evidence-based decisions that may be subject to scrutiny, review or appeal, and document regulatory outcomes and corrective actions to improve and manage risk.

Maintain a full New Zealand driver licence and be a New Zealand or Australian citizen, or a New Zealand permanent resident.

Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

What You Will Need

Technical aviation security expertise in one or more specialist areas across the aviation system (e.g., airlines, airports, or air cargo).

Proven regulatory experience including risk management, audit, and assurance principles.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Confidence to influence at all levels and a demonstrated ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.

Experience with regulatory decision making and documenting outcomes.

Approach and Values

At the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, we embrace intelligence-led, risk-based approaches that help us make a real difference for our people and the communities we serve, with a strong value-for-money ethos.

We're committed to enabling aviation participants to support economic growth in New Zealand's aviation sector.

Our values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency and Collaboration – guide how we work.

We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply online by completing the application form and uploading your CV and cover letter.

Your cover letter should explain how your skills and experience align with what we're looking for.

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.

Applications Close

22 October

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