Fire Alarm Technician / Inspector

SGS; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification, is seeking an IQP to perform building compliance inspections and fire alarm/emergency lighting services under the Building Act in New Zealand. You will inspect buildings, generate reports and certificates, and help manage invoices with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work within SGS Quality systems, pursue IQP registration if needed, and help grow the IQP business locally and nationally while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years involvement in the building industry or compliance related industry.
• Understanding of NZ building codes and practices.
• Holds or has ability to obtain IQP registration for Specified Systems 2, 2,4, 14.2,15.2,15.3,15.4, 15.5.
• Holds the ability to conduct Fire Alarm and Emergency lighting service work for clients.
• Unrestricted New Zealand Driving License.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Is able to use computers and related technologies efficiently.

Responsibilities

• To provide IQP inspections and building compliance services to building owners and managers as required under the Building Act 2004 or subsequent versions.
• To conduct Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Service work as required by clients.
• To provide building compliance inspections, and annual, six monthly and monthly inspections and consultancy services as required by clients.
• To assist with Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Service work as required by clients.
• To work with SGS Quality system procedures and review/add new procedures where necessary.
• To actively seek new business and grow the IQP business locally and nationally.
• To ensure all work is completed, reports/certificates issued are correct and invoices issued timely.
• To maximize business returns while minimizing exposure and risk for the company.
• To ensure all activities comply with Health and Safety requirements and personal safety.
• Undertake all other relevant work requests relevant to your position.

Skills

Building compliance

IQP registration

Fire Alarm

Emergency Lighting

NZ Driving Licence

Health & Safety

Computers

Job description

We are SGS - the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

To provide IQP inspections and building certification services to building owners and managers as required under the Building Act 2004 or subsequent versions.

To conduct Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Service work as required by clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide building compliance inspections, Annual, six monthly and monthly inspections and consultancy services as required by clients.
• To assist with Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Service work as required by clients.
• To work at all times in accordance with SGS Quality system procedures and to review and provide new procedures where necessary.
• To actively seek new business.
• To work with the business manager to grow the IQP business on a local and National basis.
• To ensure all work is completed, reports / certificates issued are correct and invoices issued in a timely manner.
• To work with the business manager to maximize business returns whilst minimizing exposure and risk for the company.
• To ensure all activities are carried out with regard and recognition of Health and Safety requirements and personal safety.
• Undertake all other relevant work requests relevant to your position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years involvement in the building industry or compliance related industry
• Understanding of NZ building codes and practices
• Holds or has the ability to obtain IQP registration for Specified Systems 2, 2,4, 14.2,15.2,15.3,15.4, 15.5.
• Holds the ability to conduct Fire Alarm and Emergency lighting service work for clients.
• Unrestricted New Zealand Driving License
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Is able to use computers and related technologies efficiently.

Additional Information

At SGS, we'll support your professional development through industry training, and mentoring as you work towards obtaining IQP (Independently Qualified Person) status. You'll gain hands‑on experience in BWOF inspections, building compliance while developing highly sought-after skills in a growing and specialised field.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical inspections, customer interaction, professional development, and the opportunity to build a specialist career in building compliance, we'd love to hear from you.