Quality Coordinator - Dunedin

Full Job Description 
About the Role Reporting to the National Quality Manager – New Zealand, the Quality Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of project quality systems and processes.

You’ll help ensure project activities comply with McConnell Dowell’s quality standards, procedures, and client requirements.
Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of project quality management plans and systems.

Assisting with audits, inspections, and testing activities to verify compliance.

Coordinating quality documentation and records to ensure accuracy, traceability, and accessibility.

Supporting project teams with non-conformance management, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Providing guidance to project staff on quality procedures and requirements.

What You’ll Need

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a quality or compliance coordination role, within the civil construction industry.

Strong attention to detail and understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001).

Confident using digital quality or document management systems (such as CMO, Aconex, or SharePoint).

Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

A proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated approach with a passion for delivering quality outcomes.

Don’t tick all the boxes but still keen?
Great people don’t always come with a checklist.

If you bring energy, initiative, and a willingness to learn—we’d love to hear from you.

About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

For over 60 years, McConnell Dowell has been delivering complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia.

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life by creating infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communities—and by providing career opportunities that help our people thrive.

Why Join Us?
Work on projects that leave a legacy in communities across Aotearoa.


Learn from some of the best minds in the infrastructure sector.


Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture where your ideas matter.


At McConnell Dowell, we celebrate individuality and diversity.

We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.

So join us, be you, and help us create better together.

Apply now!

Please note: All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and/or the Pacific Islands and pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.