Aviation SMS Manager

The Opportunity / Te Whiwhinga mahi

The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Aviation School is a CAA 147 Certified Training Organisation. Our vision is to be The School of Excellence in the training of Aeronautical Maintenance Engineers for the Aviation industry in New Zealand.

We are currently seeking a full time permanent, suitably qualified Aviation SMS Manager for our training facility based in Nelson.

The key focus of this position is on regulatory stewardship and professional regulatory practice as it relates to Civil Aviation certification rules for maintenance training organisations. The role is pivotal in ensuring that Aviation Safety Systems and training activities are fully integrated with NMIT safety, quality management and audit processes.

About You / He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be a qualified Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) or have an equivalent qualification with at least 5 years applied experience OR
• NZCAA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License (AMEL) or other ICAO contracting state license for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering OR
• Have proven leadership experience in the Aviation industry
• Have a good understanding of SMS in an applied Aviation setting or Aviation Health and Safety management role
• Meet the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority for a "Fit and Proper Person"
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the New Zealand Qualifications framework and CAA licensing system

If you are a people person, with good interpersonal and management skills, can work across a number of organisations and create strong relations with stakeholders we would like to hear from you.

What We Offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Great experienced and friendly team
• Modern training facilities
• Excellent employee benefits

About NMIT / He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Ltd (NMIT) is Government owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. It operates three campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

How to Apply / Me pēhea te tuku tono

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please use the Apply button.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Applications close date is midnight on Friday 30th October 2026.