- Shape smarter systems - lead policy, quality, and assurance across our Building Unit
- Build strong partnerships - engage with auditors, legal, stakeholders and delivery teams
- Great benefits - wellbeing leave, birthday leave, flexible work options and more
About the Role
We're on a mission to strengthen quality and assurance across our Building Control Unit - and your expertise will be key. As our Building Quality & Assurance Manager, you'll lead the development, implementation and maintenance of operational policies and procedures that support excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
You'll ensure our systems meet accreditation standards, support capability development across the team, and act as a primary contact for external audits and regulatory reviews. You'll also contribute to managing litigation claims, supporting training and development, and championing quality outcomes that align with our strategic goals and legislative obligations. You will:
- Drive policy development, updates and implementation in line with BCA accreditation and statutory requirements
- Lead audit preparation and responses, liaising with IANZ, MBIE, and other auditors
- Provide guidance on training, competency, and quality assurance assessments
- Manage and monitor building-related litigation claims, working with legal counsel and insurers
- Contribute to regional building group initiatives, shared services, and system enhancements
- Influence strategy, change, and continuous improvement across the Building Unit
- Support territorial authority functions through documentation and assurance practices
- Champion leadership, risk management, and a positive team culture
About You
You're a systems thinker who combines practical experience with strategic insight. You lead with credibility, deliver with clarity, and are confident navigating the complex compliance environment of a Building Control Unit. You will have:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in policy, quality management, engineering, or a related field
- At least 5 years' experience in quality and assurance, policy development, or capability uplift - ideally in a technical or compliance-heavy environment
- Proven experience supporting accreditation, leading audit processes, and implementing regulatory change
- A strong understanding of how quality impacts customer experience, risk, and organisational performance
- Confidence working with legal counsel and managing building-related litigation processes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, guide and build trust across all levels
- A track record of leading people through change, training and continuous improvement
About Us
At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive. Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.
Our people are 'proud to be part of it' - working here is truly rewarding knowing together we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its people, both now and into the future. Tūhono mai. Come join us!
Some of our great benefits include:
- Paid birthday leave! Take a day off to celebrate YOU
- Wellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perks
- Flexible working options
- One paid volunteer leave day each year
Applications close at 11.55pm on 31 July 2025. Please note that we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.
