Working at our organisation you will have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand.
About the role
The Team Leader Product Certification leads a team of Certification and Flight Test Engineers responsible for entry and exit control of products into the civil aviation system – the certification of aircraft types, products, parts and appliances into the system.
The role is accountable for ensuring that all aircraft types, products, parts and appliances certificated to operate within the New Zealand civil aviation system meets the required standards detailed in the relevant Civil Aviation Rules.
This is a permanent position based at Wellington National Office and the salary range is $128,950.10 to $159,292.00 depending on your skills and experience.
A typical day may include:
- Building and maintain a high-performing Product Certification unit that delivers on organisational expectations and requirements through effective financial oversight and management, workforce planning and workload management, people capability development and engagement, performance management and quality oversight of the work of the unit
- Ensuring staff are trained in safe practices and procedures in their specific areas of work
- Work on tasks and projects with other groups/units across the Authority, and other regulatory agencies, as directed by the manager
- Oversee and authorise (as delegated) entry and exit of aircraft and aircraft design changes in the New Zealand fleet
What we’re looking for
- An ability to build professional and technical credibility based on experience, qualifications and knowledge – both within the CAA and industry; an ability to foster respectful relationships.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a confident and positive customer focused manner.
- Good influencing skills with an ability to build relationships across organisational boundaries and within the industry.
- High attention to detail, responsible, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organisational, problem solving and time management skills.
- Proactive and uses initiative.
- Flexibility and resilience to handle change and re-prioritise work if necessary, to meet deadlines, and to remain calm and objective under pressure.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- An understanding of the design and manufacturing procedures and administrative requirements for airworthiness certification covering quality assurance, technical services, planning, production, maintenance and inventory control. Understands the management functions in co-coordinating these functions.
About us
As a safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority exists to enable safe flight for social connections, and economic benefit for New Zealand. We believe in keeping people safe and secure in the air, enabling participation in the aviation system, and making a difference to New Zealand aviation. We achieve this through regulatory oversight of the aviation industry and frontline security at our airports.
The Authority embraces diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contribution.
The foundation for achieving this is our values, which guide how we work and the behaviours we expect from each other.
- Me mahi tahi – Collaboration
We work together to achieve and succeed.
- Me mahi pono – Transparency
We are open and honest communicators.
- Me mahi tika – Integrity
We do the right thing.
- Me manaaki – Respect
We treat all people with consideration and kindness.
- Kia tū rangatira ai – Professionalism
We act in a way that brings credit to ourselves and our organisation.
Why join us?
We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunities. What's important to us is ‘he rau kotahi tangata' – embracing our multiple talents – by harnessing our diversity and being inclusive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
We invest in our people by supporting development within the organisation. To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, contributions towards eyewear and a flexible working environment by arrangement.
We offer 5 weeks of annual leave and can match your Kiwi Saver contribution up to 4%.
Apply now
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
The Authority strongly encourages and supports all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. However our current policy position is that vaccination is not a requirement for employment in this role. Please note that the Authority may, if needed, introduce a vaccination requirement for managing an epidemic.
The Civil Aviation Authority National Office is usually located in modern offices opposite the Wellington railway station. As a result of remedial earthquake strengthening work that needs to take place, our National office staff are currently working remotely and in temporary offices in central Wellington.
For more information on the role please view the position description or contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz
Applications close on Thursday,1st June 2023.
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