Maintenance Auditor

Christchurch City Council; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch City Council is seeking a Maintenance Auditor to join the Three Waters Unit, Commercial Operations Team. The role focuses on independent assurance of maintenance contracts, ensuring outputs meet standards and adding practical recommendations for improvements.

You will work with contractors and internal teams, analyse complex data, and influence outcomes while maintaining strong relationships. A tertiary qualification and auditing training underpin your ability to deliver

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in auditing, including investigation work involving contractual requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge of water, wastewater and stormwater operations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence working in busy, high-volume environments with competing priorities.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to navigate differing viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and desktop audits to assess compliance with maintenance contracts and standards.
• Evaluate contractor performance against KPIs and management plans.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Team Leaders and Contract Supervisors.
• Deliver clear, high-quality audit reports with practical, actionable recommendations.
• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure improvements are implemented.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Auditing expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/accounting/law

Job description

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Christchurch City Council - Christchurch, South Island

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Sitting in the Three Waters Unit the Commercial Operations Team provides performance management and commercial services across the maintenance contracts, ensuring best practice in contract management. This is an opportunity to be part of a step change in driving the best commercial outcomes for Three Waters.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

We are looking for a Maintenance Auditor who can bring a sharp eye for detail, strong technical knowledge, and a collaborative approach to ensure our infrastructure maintenance meets the highest standards.

In this role, you’ll be at the centre of ensuring our maintenance contracts deliver what they promise. Working closely with contractors and internal teams, you’ll provide independent assurance while fostering a positive, solutions-focused approach.

You’ll:

• Conduct field and desktop audits to assess compliance with maintenance contracts and standards
• Evaluate contractor performance against KPIs and management plans
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Team Leaders and Contract Supervisors
• Deliver clear, high-quality audit reports with practical, actionable recommendations
• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure improvements are implemented
• Contribute to strengthening and evolving the Three Waters audit framework
• Build strong working relationships to support collaboration and issue resolution

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a balance of technical expertise and interpersonal skills. You’re someone who can analyse complex information, communicate clearly, and influence outcomes while maintaining strong relationships.

• At least 6 years’ experience in auditing, including investigation work involving contractual requirements
• Strong technical knowledge of water, wastewater, and stormwater network operations
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Confidence working in busy, high-volume environments with competing priorities
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to navigate differing viewpoints
• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. business, accounting, law, or similar) and auditing training

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits- a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at****@ccc.govt.nz

• Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
• Position - Permanent, full-time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary-The salary band for this position goes from $81,227 to $90,252 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 06/09/2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.