Quality Assurance Technician

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Downer Wellington is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Technician to join the Surfacing team onsite, blending field and office work to ensure projects meet high quality standards through QA and QC across surfacing and construction operations. You’ll partner with supervisors, engineers and operations to monitor compliance, keep accurate records and support successful delivery of infrastructure. This is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a desire for a long-term career with New Zealand’s leading infrastructure provider. In return, Downer offers Marram health care benefits, competitive pay, ongoing training and career progression, access to leading tools and a collaborative team culture with a strong safety focus. Essential: relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent, civil construction or surfacing experience; NZ Class 1 with WTR; strong IT and data management; QA/QC knowledge; good communicator. Desirable: NZTA specs, ITPs, asphalt familiarity. How to apply: reference 735316; equal opportunity employer; pre-employment checks may apply.

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Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We're looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Technician to join our Wellington Surfacing team.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our projects meet the highest quality standards by undertaking quality assurance and quality control activities across surfacing and construction operations. You'll work closely with supervisors, engineers, and operational teams to monitor compliance, maintain accurate records, and support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working both in the field and the office, has a keen eye for detail, and wants to build a long-term career with one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure providers.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here

At Downer, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Competitive remuneration package
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Access to industry-leading tools, systems and technology
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects across the Wellington region

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for someone who brings:

Essential

• Relevant tertiary engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Experience working within the civil construction, surfacing or infrastructure industry
• Full NZ Class 1 + WTR Endorsement (Class 2 Driver Licence advantageous)
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience maintaining accurate records and managing technical data
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes
• Ability to identify risks and support compliance requirements in operational environments
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

Desirable

• Knowledge of NZTA/Waka Kotahi specifications and requirements
• Experience developing or working with Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Familiarity with asphalt, sealing, surfacing or construction operations
• Experience collecting, analysing and reporting project quality data

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If you are passionate about quality, enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, and want to contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of New Zealand's infrastructure.

Reference : 735316

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, medical assessments and reference checks.

 

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