Senior Advisor Standards and Processes

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.
- Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in investigative practices.
- Showcase your experience in investigative processes and standards development.
- Fixed Term position to December 2025, National Office, Wellington.

Working at our organisation you will have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand.
About the role
In response to recent changes to our specialist Investigations Function at the Civil Aviation Authority, we have created a range of new and innovative positions. The Senior Advisor Standards and Processes plays a pivotal role supporting the transition into our new operating model.
This role will involve facilitating the review of all existing policies, processes and procedures to ensure they are effective and up to date. Working closely with the Principal Advisor of Investigations to design and roll out training programs for investigations as necessary to achieve robust regulatory outcomes that meet national and international best practice.
What You’ll Bring
We are seeking highly motivated individuals that demonstrate critical and lateral thinking abilities, adept at navigating complexity and ambiguity to drive initiatives forward. You will have a track record of analysis, innovation, optimising work processes, and the ability to lead and influence in operational settings are key to this role.
**To be successful in this role, you will bring**:

- Proven experience turning technical information into plain language guidelines.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience of leading consultations that incorporate diverse perspectives and engage others throughout the change process.
- Excellent communication skills with the capability to influence key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining key relationships with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities including identifying and managing risk.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- A pragmatic, flexible and adaptable approach.

About Us
At the Civil Aviation Authority, we regulate the aviation system to ensure it’s safe for the public, people who work in it and use it, as well as to keep it protected (secure). We take pride in being flexible and efficient, always adapting to meet the evolving aviation and security needs of Aotearoa New Zealand and the rest of the world. We understand that the future may look different from today, both for the aviation industry and our organisation as a Crown entity. As such, we are committed to embracing progressive change and continuously improving our systems, practices, and design to stay ahead.
Our Values - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration - represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.
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.
**Applications close**: Wednesday 9 October 2024