Construction Quality Assurance Specialist

Te āhua o te tūranga The nature of the role

As Quality Assurance Specialist Renewables (BESS) you will be on the ground at Glenbrook representing Contact and providing handson quality leadership through the execution phase of the project. You will work closely with our Project Manager contractors and delivery partners ensuring the battery facility is constructed in line with contract requirements approved designs and New Zealand regulatory standards. From early site works through to commissioning and handover you will be a steady presence asking the right questions and keeping quality front of mind.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the action. Your days will include site inspections witnessing key hold points reviewing quality documentation and supporting the resolution of nonconformances. You will help bring the Quality Assurance Management Plan to life not as a static document but as a practical tool that guides behaviour on site. Along the way you will contribute insights highlight trends and help the team stay ahead of risks all while working in a collaborative no surprises way. Mahi tahi will be key to success here.

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe About you

You are someone who takes pride in building things properly and safely and you are comfortable standing in the grey when judgement and experience are required. Ideally you bring an engineering degree or relevant electrical trade qualification along with a solid grounding in quality management systems such as ISO 9001. Experience in large scale electrical infrastructure or renewable energy projects is important and exposure to BESS projects is a bonus not a barrier. If you have worked on the owner or consultant side that will set you up well but it is not the only path in.

You will need a strong working knowledge of New Zealand building codes safety regulations and standards these are musthaves for this role. Certifications such as CQP CQM or CCQM are nice to have as is deep experience managing quality dossiers through to handover. Just as important are the personal qualities you bring. You communicate clearly build trust easily and are comfortable influencing without authority. You are curious pragmatic and proactive someone who sees quality as an enabler not a blocker. If you care about doing meaningful work that supports Aotearoas energy future and you meet most of what we are looking for we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information :

This is an 18 month fixed term contract

At Contact were all about making it good to be homesupporting you to bring your best self to work while feeling well looked after. Youll enjoy flexible working free health insurance (for eligible fixed-term employees) access to professional therapy for you and your whānau wellbeing initiatives like flu vaccinations and skin checks and learning through Contact University. On top of a competitive salary we offer 4% KiwiSaver contributions toward your home set-up energy and broadband payments (where eligible) financial wellbeing support and great partner discounts. Youll also have the chance to give back through community leave and be part of inclusive employee networks that reflect the communities we serve.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday the 25th of March

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko) we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical mental financial and emotional wellbeing including flexible working arrangements employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age stage background and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. Were not about box ticking so if you think you have what it takes but dont meet everything stated above please still get in touch. Wed love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time