Quality Works Completion Lead - Northland Corridor

• Northland Corridor - Section 1 (Warkworth to Te Hana)
• Auckland based
• Strong site presence
• Permanent | Full Time

Play a critical assurance role on one of New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure programmes.

The Northland Corridor is a 100 km stretch of highway connecting Auckland to Northland. Made up of three Roads of National Significance (RoNS), it will support economic growth and productivity, reduce congestion, improve safety, support housing development, and provide a more resilient roading network. 

This role offers the chance to work alongside a highly experienced client-side team, offering rare exposure to, and learning from, some of New Zealand’s most experienced transport practitioners, shaping how major transport projects are delivered in Aotearoa.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity   

Reporting to the Technical Director, you’ll lead client-side assurance of quality systems and works completion within a Public Private Partnership (PPP) environment. Your focus is ensuring construction meets contractual standards, quality issues are identified early, and completion milestones are achieved with confidence.

This is a senior, hands-on role with a strong on-site presence (4-5 days per week).

What you’ll do

You will:

• Provide assurance of the contractor’s quality management system and its application on site
• Conduct audits, inspections, and spot checks to verify compliance
• Oversee non-conformances and defects through to effective closure
• Track quality performance and identify emerging risks
• Work closely with the Independent Reviewer, internal and external specialists
• Lead client-side assurance for works completion and handover

Find out more about the role here Position Description

Ko koe tēnei | About you   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Senior experience in quality assurance on major infrastructure projects, ideally in a PPP or Alliance environment
• Strong knowledge of QA systems, Inspection and Test Plans, non-conformance management and handover
• The credibility to influence and escalate when required
• Clear communication and governance-level reporting skills

Why join us?

At NZ Transport Agency we’re kaitiaki of the transport system - delivering infrastructure that serves communities now and into the future. This role offers the chance to shape a nationally significant asset and leave a lasting legacy.

If quality, integrity, and delivery excellence matter to you, we’d love to hear from you.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

25 March 2026

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.