Quality Supervisor

Company Description

Whakatakoto te tūāpapa - Laying the foundation

At Contact Energy, we’re on a bold journey to decarbonise Aotearoa’s energy system, putting our energy where it matters most. We’re focused on delivering sustainable value for our customers, our communities, and our shareholders, while being thoughtful kaitiaki of the natural resources we’re privileged to manage. Our work is collaborative by nature, partnering closely with iwi, local communities, contractors, and industry to ensure our projects create lasting benefits well beyond the generation of electricity.

Our geothermal developments in Taupō sit at the heart of this commitment. From Wairakei to our latest investment in the Te Mihi 2A project, a 100MW geothermal power station, we’re building the future of renewable energy in New Zealand. These projects are shaping the next generation of infrastructure, supporting our goal of carbon zero by 2035, and leaving a legacy we can all be proud of.

Job Description

Te āhua o te tūranga I The nature of the role

This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal role supporting one of Aotearoa’s most exciting renewable projects. As Quality Supervisor, you’ll be right in the action, working across the full lifecycle of the Te Mihi 2A development, from design through to construction and commissioning. You’ll spend your time out on site and alongside project teams, helping ensure every element of the steamfield and power station build meets the highest quality standards.

You’ll be the go-to for quality on the ground, connecting contractors, suppliers, and project leaders to keep everything aligned and moving forward. From supporting quality assurance planning to identifying smarter ways of working, you’ll play a key role in keeping the project on track, delivering safely, and ensuring every component meets both technical and contractual expectations. Along the way, you’ll contribute to strong relationships within the team and with the wider community, helping create something that will stand the test of time.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe | About you

You’re someone who takes pride in doing things properly and enjoys being part of a high-performing, down-to-earth team. You bring a practical mindset, curiosity, and the ability to stay calm and focused in a busy project environment. You’re equally comfortable on site having a kōrero with contractors as you are coordinating documentation or working through complex challenges with project stakeholders.

To set you up for success, there are a few things that will really help:

Must-haves

• Experience in quality assurance or quality control within construction or engineering
• Relevant trade or engineering background, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
• Confidence working with documentation, systems, and reporting requirements

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or power generation projects
• Familiarity with geothermal or renewable energy environments
• Understanding of EPC or design and build contracting models
• Exposure to working within complex, multi-contractor project environments

Just as important is how you show up. You’re a team player who values collaboration and respects the contribution of others. You’re proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in the grey when things aren’t always clear-cut. You bring energy, positivity, and a willingness to learn, and you’re motivated by being part of something bigger than yourself. If you’re excited by the idea of contributing to a project that will leave a lasting legacy for Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

At Contact, it really is good to be home. We support our people with wellbeing benefits that make a genuine difference, including flexible working where possible, strong health and wellbeing support, and access to confidential professional therapy for you and your whānau. You’ll also have access to free flu vaccinations, skin checks, onsite health support and learning through Contact University.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer KiwiSaver contributions, wellbeing payments to support your home setup, help with energy and broadband costs if you’re a Contact customer, plus access to discounts and free financial advice. We’re also proud to give back through community leave and partnerships across Aotearoa, creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected and able to do their best work

Applications close 5pm Friday the 29th of May

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.