Quality Assurance Technician - Wainui

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

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, with job stability you can count on
• $500 bonus for current employees who successfully refer a friend to Downer
• Great promotion and career development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement come first

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Do you have an eye for detail and take pride in getting things right the first time?

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Pavements team based at our Wainui depot. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our projects meet quality, safety and compliance standards while supporting the successful delivery maintenance works across the network.

Working closely with Engineers, Forepersons and delivery teams, you'll help maintain quality documentation, monitor site conditions and provide valuable insights that contribute to high-quality outcomes for our customers.

You will also:

• Ensure Contract Quality Plans, ITP's and other project documentation meet contract requirements
• Complete quality assurance and quality control records, including Data Dockets, Weather Data, RAMM data and DJR's
• Monitor weather and site conditions, including road temperature, humidity and air temperature, to support effective decision-making
• Calculate and manage material quantities to ensure compliance with customer specifications
• Identify and communicate quality or compliance concerns to the Contract Engineer and Foreperson
• Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures across all activities

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based from our Wainui depot.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience within a roading, surfacing or construction environment (highly regarded)
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and data
• The ability to conduct basic risk assessments relevant to construction operations
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-focused approach
• Good numerical skills and confidence working with quantities and construction-related data
• Experience entering and maintaining data accurately and within required timeframes
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and continuously improve
• An engineering qualification is desirable, but not essential

Who You Are

You're someone who enjoys being out where the action is and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You're organised, naturally detail-oriented and enjoy working with both people and data.

You communicate well, build positive working relationships and aren't afraid to speak up when you spot an issue. Most importantly, you're a team player who values quality, safety and delivering great results.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site to learn more about our people, projects and career opportunities - https://downergroup.co.nz/life-at-downer/downer-benefits/meet-our-people/

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.