Quality Engineer - Te Pae o Tararua - taki to North of Levin (2NL)

• Work locally while contributing to a lasting legacy
• Drive safety, quality, and programme performance on site
• 6% KiwiSaver employer contributions and medical insurance*

About the Project
The Te Pae o Tararua (2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience, and efficiency, while increasing transport choices for a growing population. The project is being delivered in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muapoko Tribal Authority, local hap of Ngti Raukawa ki te Tonga, and Horowhenua District Council.

This is a transformative infrastructure project being delivered using a two-alliance model. Our shared project principles include treading lightly on the whenua, building strong partnerships, and delivering an enduring legacy. Were looking for great people to join us on this unique journey.

The role:

• Review, prepare, and implement key quality documentation (ITPs, operational procedures, MDRs).
• Liaise with managers, engineers, supervisors, and client quality representatives.
• Coordinate on-site quality assurance activities and inspections.
• Maintain quality records and documentation.
• Perform on-site audits and assurance activities to verify that quality practices are being implemented effectively.
• Develop ITPs, quality control procedures, and inspection checklists.
• Promote a strong safety, quality, and environmental culture across the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely quality documentation and reports for management and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to engineers, supervisors, and site teams on quality requirements and verification processes.
• Support the consistent application of quality processes, inspections, and records across construction activities.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in construction or civil engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with quality management systems certified or endorsed by a recognised body.
• Proven experience in quality assurance or control roles within infrastructure or civil construction.
• Sound knowledge of ISO and project compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication and reporting skills with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Experience using quality management reporting systems.
• Ability to provide practical guidance to engineers, supervisors, and site teams on quality requirements and verification processes.
• Able to build positive working relationships and support consistent quality practices across site teams and subcontractors.

About Us

McConnell Dowell Creative Construction

Our purpose is  Providing a Better Life . We do that by delivering infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communitiesand by providing career opportunities that help our people grow.

From city-shaping transport to remote energy and water projects, weve successfully delivered complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia for over 60 years.

Why Join Us?

The work youll do will have a positive, lasting impact on communitiesand on your career. Our diverse projects and supportive culture offer plenty of development opportunities. With some of the best minds in the industry, well help you set and reach your personal and professional goals.

We actively celebrate diversity and individuality. In a team culture thats low on ego and high on support, youll be encouraged to bring your ideas and make an impact. Were big enough to deliver legacy projects and agile enough for your voice to matter.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing. This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly. We are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
*Benefits listed are for those eligible.