Senior Analyst, Regulatory Intelligence and Insights

About the role

New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Senior Analyst focused on regulatory intelligence and insights for a permanent Wellington-based position. This role sits within a high-performing intelligence team and is responsible for producing strong, decision-ready intelligence that helps improve aviation safety and security outcomes. You will work in a complex environment, assessing emerging risks and trends and turning information into practical recommendations that support an intelligence-led regulatory model.

What you will do

• Produce intelligence outputs that are timely, accurate, and persuasive for decision-makers.
• Assess the operating environment to spot new and developing risks and trends.
• Help define and embed intelligence needs across the wider organisation.
• Develop solid working relationships with stakeholders to plan and carry out intelligence collection.
• Present findings and recommendations to both operational staff and senior leaders.
• Support capability growth by coaching analysts and strengthening the team’s overall skills.

What you need to bring

You should be an experienced intelligence professional who has delivered useful, high-quality insights in demanding and complex settings. Strong critical thinking, curiosity, and the ability to quickly establish credibility are important, along with a habit of giving clear, evidence-based advice.

• Experience preparing and delivering intelligence briefings for senior leaders and frontline teams at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
• Strong influence and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to earn trust across teams, organisations, and agencies.
• Practical knowledge of contemporary intelligence and risk methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information into actionable guidance.
• Experience working in uncertain, fast-moving environments and delivering to deadlines under pressure.
• Exposure to GIS, open-source intelligence, risk management, or aviation-related work.

Security and clearance

You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

About the organisation

The Civil Aviation Authority is the safety and security regulator for aviation in New Zealand. Its work helps protect the travelling public, support the aviation sector, and uphold New Zealand’s international reputation. The organisation’s vision is to maintain an aviation system that is safe and secure, so people are safe and feel safe when they fly. Its values are professionalism, respect, integrity, transparency, and collaboration. The CAA also emphasises diversity, inclusion, and a workplace where people feel safe, respected, and able to contribute.

Application notes

Applicants must complete the online application form and provide both a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter is an important part of the assessment process and should clearly show how your experience matches the requirements of the role. The organisation is committed to an accessible and fair recruitment process and invites candidates to request support if needed. Applications close on Sunday 12 July 2026, although shortlisting may begin before that date and the vacancy could close early.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is NZD 115,536 to NZD 141,751 per year. The starting offer will depend on the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and internal pay relativity.

Additional information

• This is a permanent position.
• The job is based in Wellington.