• Lead enterprise architecture for major national transformation

• Influence executive decisions shaping future aviation system

• Align business, data and tech for sustainable outcomes

About the Role

CAA is embarking on a significant period of transformation to modernise how we operate, regulate, and deliver outcomes for New Zealand’s aviation system.

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect for a 12-month fixed term to play a critical leadership role in shaping and guiding this transformation.

This role will provide enterprise-wide architectural leadership, ensuring that business, operating model, process, data and technology decisions are integrated, coherent and aligned to long-term outcomes.

You will work at the intersection of strategy and delivery — influencing key decisions at Executive level while ensuring the programme delivers a practical, achievable and sustainable end-state.

About Business Transformation Programme

The Business Transformation Programme is a multi-year initiative focused on enabling the organisation to operate as a modern, intelligence-led regulator. The programme will deliver improvements to systems, processes, data, and ways of working, ensuring the organisation can effectively manage risk, meet its statutory obligations, and support a safe, efficient, and sustainable aviation system. It brings together multiple workstreams to drive coordinated change and deliver long-term value for both the organisation and the wider system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain CAA’s target enterprise architecture and transition roadmap

• Provide authoritative advice to ELT and programme governance on key decisions and trade-offs

• Ensure all transformation initiatives are aligned, sequenced and integrated

• Lead resolution of cross-programme design conflicts and dependencies

• Shape investment decisions to ensure they support the target operating model

• Establish pragmatic architecture governance that enables pace without losing alignment

• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions are practical and implementable

• Drive a coherent, organisation-wide view of process, data, systems and ways of working.

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What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience leading enterprise architecture in complex transformation programmes

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and executives

• Experience shaping target operating models across business and technology domains

• Strong understanding of dependencies across process, people, data and technology

• Ability to balance strategy with delivery pragmatism

• Experience establishing architecture governance and decision frameworks

• High credibility and sound judgement in ambiguous, evolving environments

About us 

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is New Zealand’s aviation safety and security regulator. We play a critical role in protecting the travelling public, supporting the aviation sector, and strengthening New Zealand’s international reputation. 

Our vision is simple and powerful: A safe and secure aviation system – so people are safe and feel safe when they fly. 

Our values:  Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration guide everything we do. We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute. 

Why Join Us? 

• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%  

• Vision assistance 

• Flu Vaccinations 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

Ready to Apply? 

If you’re an experienced Enterprise Architect who enjoys shaping strategy and driving transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the skills required for this role. 

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 fully accessible to you. 

If you have any questions about the role or application process, contact Shannon Ransley at  recruitment@caa.govt.nz 

Applications close: 7 June 2026 

Please be aware that we may start shortlisting as applications come in. We encourage early applications, as the advertisement may close sooner than stated.