Quality Lead, State Highways – Central/South Island

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Christchurch; Remote; NZD 134,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Income protection and critical illness

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency seeks a Quality Lead to drive quality outcomes across state highway maintenance and operations in the Christchurch region. You will lead field quality assurance, provide technical guidance, and implement robust processes to ensure high-quality delivery across projects.

You will work with delivery teams, asset management, contractors, and suppliers to monitor pavement construction quality and ensure compliance with standards and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in state highway construction and maintenance.
• Experience with quality management systems in infrastructure contexts.
• Ability to review and approve technical documentation and quality plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead site audits, field inspections and attendance at hold-points.
• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks and processes.
• Review quality documentation including Quality Plans and ITPs.
• Mentor contractors and staff on quality practices.
• Analyze quality data and drive targeted improvements.
• Prepare quality performance reporting for senior management.

Skills

Quality assurance

Field inspections

Quality documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/construction degree

Quality management certification

Tools

ISO 9001

Audit methodologies

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency seeks a Quality Lead to drive quality outcomes across state highway maintenance and operations in the Christchurch region. You will lead field quality assurance, provide technical guidance, and implement robust processes to ensure high-quality delivery across projects.

You will work with delivery teams, asset management, contractors, and suppliers to monitor pavement construction quality and ensure compliance with standards and contract requirements.