Quality & System Manager

Project Overview

This role supports the delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project, a significant infrastructure programme being delivered by the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium, comprising Webuild Leight Joint Venture and key project partners.

The project involves the renewal and expansion of critical correctional infrastructure, supporting the long-term needs of New Zealand's justice system through the delivery of modern, high-quality facilities and associated infrastructure.

Delivered within a complex and highly collaborative environment, the project brings together leading construction, engineering and operational specialists to achieve shared outcomes across safety, quality, programme performance and stakeholder expectations. The project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that will provide lasting community value while working alongside experienced professionals from across the consortium.

About the Opportunity

Joining the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium provides the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the successful delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project.

You will be part of an integrated team working within a structured and professional project environment that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. The project offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure delivery, multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading systems and processes, creating excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

About the Role

Based in Templeton, Christchurch and reporting to the QSSHE Director, the Quality and Systems Manager will provide leadership across project quality assurance and quality control functions, while overseeing the work of a QA/QC Inspector.

You will be responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining the project's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with contractual, client and regulatory requirements. Working closely with project leadership, construction teams and consortium partners, you will drive quality performance, continuous improvement and transparent reporting throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management System.
• Act as the primary contact for the Principal on project quality matters.
• Develop and deliver quality induction and training programmes across the workforce.
• Coordinate with construction teams to develop and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure quality records and documentation are maintained in accordance with project requirements and management systems.
• Monitor project quality performance, KPIs, NCRs, defects and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations and oversee non-conformance management and close-out processes.
• Develop and maintain project quality dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor changes to legislative, regulatory and project quality requirements and communicate impacts to the project team.
• Collaborate across engineering, construction, safety and project management disciplines to ensure quality outcomes are integrated into project delivery.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic quality advice to senior leadership and consortium partners.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements across project operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive quality leader with significant experience managing quality systems on large-scale construction, infrastructure or engineering projects.

You will be highly organised, solutions-focused and confident building strong relationships across client, contractor and project stakeholder groups.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma or equivalent will be highly regarded.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in quality management, preferably within construction, infrastructure or engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and managing quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of inspection and testing processes, quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions and continuous improvement programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting skills.
• Experience using quality management and document management systems.
• Proven leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing quality personnel.

What We Offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium, combining the expertise and capability of leading national and international organisations committed to delivering successful project outcomes.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project
• Exposure to industry-leading systems, processes and best practice
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment that values partnership, expertise and shared success
• Professional development opportunities across a diverse consortium structure
• Strong leadership, support and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience