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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Waikato
Job Reference
43068
Posted Date
29-Apr-2026
Closing Date
28-May-2026

Description

Higgins Waikato has secured a new long term Integrated Delivery Contract with NZTA for the region, and we are looking for a Quality Manager to join the team.

Based at our Morrinsville Depot, you will take ownership of quality systems, assurance processes, and site compliance across maintenance and renewals works. Working closely with operational teams, you will ensure work is planned, delivered and closed out to meet contract, specification and client requirements.

You will be hands on, visible on site, and trusted as the go to person for quality matters across the contract.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Own and maintain the Quality Management System across the contract
  • Lead quality planning, audits, inspections and assurance activities on site
  • Manage quality incidents, investigations, corrective actions and close out
  • Ensure Procore work packs, ITPs and QA records are complete and accurate
  • Support delivery teams with quality requirements, planning and reporting
  • Work closely with the client and internal teams to meet assurance expectations

What You’ll Bring to the Role:
  • A tertiary qualification in quality, engineering or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in a quality role within civil construction or roading
  • Solid knowledge of NZTA / Waka Kotahi standards and specifications
  • Strong working knowledge of Procore and quality documentation systems
  • Confidence conducting audits, site inspections and quality reviews
  • Clear communicator who builds trust, supports teams and follows through

What’s on offer:
  • Competitive salary package, with relocation support available
  • KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
  • In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
  • Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.