Quality Assurance Advisor, Building — Relocation & Benefits

Taituarā; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Five weeks' annual leave

Sick leave from day one

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Taituarā is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor - Building in Thames to lead and enhance the quality systems that support our Building Consent Authority. You will manage internal audits, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Based in Thames, you will drive quality practices, provide practical guidance to staff, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the Building Unit, delivering improved efficiency

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, auditing, process improvement, or quality management systems.
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent administration, document control, reporting, and information management skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with attention to detail.
• Confidence using technology and systems to support planning, reporting, and service delivery.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• The ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and coach others.
• Knowledge of building control processes and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities across the Building Unit, including internal audits and accreditation activities.
• Develop and monitor reporting, procedural reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen systems and provide practical guidance to staff.
• Build consistency and capability across the Building Unit to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support the NZ Building Act, Building Code, and BCA accreditation requirements.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Process improvement

Documentation management

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Building Act knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Time management

Collaboration

Job description

Taituarā is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor - Building in Thames to lead and enhance the quality systems that support our Building Consent Authority. You will manage internal audits, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Based in Thames, you will drive quality practices, provide practical guidance to staff, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the Building Unit, delivering improved efficiency