Quality Advisor
About the Role
McKay are looking for an experienced Quality Advisor (Electrical Works) to play a key role in supporting and strengthening McKay’s Quality Management System across our projects nationwide. In this hands-on position, you’ll be active on sites, working closely with project teams to ensure compliance, support documentation, carry out inspections and audits, and act as a trusted quality advisor throughout the full project life cycle.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence quality outcomes across a wide range of electrical projects, while working within a company committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
McKay is flexible on the successful candidate’s location, and the role will include regular nationwide travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all electrical works comply with relevant NZ legislation, standards, and codes.
- Monitor electrical project life cycles across regions to ensure alignment with quality standards.
- Monitor, escalate, and report on quality performance issues and trends.
- Maintain accurate and detailed compliance documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve McKay’s quality systems and processes.
- Provide practical, on-site quality advice to project managers, supervisors, and delivery teams.
- Assist with the preparation, review, and maintenance of project quality plans, ITPs, and procedures.
About You
- Registered Electrician or Electrical Engineer with relevant NZ qualifications.
- Strong knowledge of NZ electrical legislation, compliance frameworks, and AS/NZS standards.
- Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) or internal auditing certification (preferred).
- Additional certifications in quality, continuous improvement, or project management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Prince2) are advantageous.
- Experience implementing and managing quality systems, quality plans, and audit programmes.
- Practical experience in inspection, testing, commissioning, and certification of electrical installations.
Why Join McKay?
This is a chance to join an organisation with a bold and inspiring vision for the future. Guided by the values of Respect, Drive, and Innovation, McKay is committed to excellence in everything we do.
You'll join a passionate team helping to uphold McKay’s reputation as a leader in quality, safety, and delivery across the electrical industry. Here, your expertise will truly make an impact.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, APPLY NOW with your CV and cover letter.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
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