Pavements Quality Assurance Technician - Detail-Driven

Downer; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Marram health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Referral bonus

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Pavements team at our Wainui depot. You will ensure projects meet quality, safety and compliance standards while supporting maintenance delivery across the network.

Work closely with Engineers and delivery teams to maintain documentation, monitor site conditions and provide data-driven insights that improve outcomes for customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in roading, surfacing or construction environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to conduct basic risk assessments for construction operations.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Good numerical skills with construction-related data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality documentation and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Complete quality assurance records and data logs.
• Monitor weather/site conditions to support decisions.
• Calculate and manage material quantities per specs.
• Identify quality or compliance concerns and escalate.
• Support Health & Safety policies across activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Risk assessment

Communication

Numerical data

Data entry

Proactive attitude

Engineering qualification (desirable)

Education

Engineering qualification (desirable)

Tools

RAMM data

Job description

Downer is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Pavements team at our Wainui depot. You will ensure projects meet quality, safety and compliance standards while supporting maintenance delivery across the network.

Work closely with Engineers and delivery teams to maintain documentation, monitor site conditions and provide data-driven insights that improve outcomes for customers.