* Lead and maintain our ISO9001 quality management system
* Flexible, supportive workplace focused on wellbeing
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
* Environmental Regulation and Protection
* Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
* Public Transport
In this key specialist role, you’ll implement, maintain, and continuously improve the quality management system (QMS) for the Coast and Harbours section. Your work ensures compliance with ISO9001 standards, supports safe and efficient maritime operations, and enables consistent, high quality service delivery.
Key accountabilities:
* Manage and maintain ISO9001‑aligned systems and processes
* Lead preparation for external certification audits
* Maintain accurate, accessible quality documentation
* Conduct internal audits and implement improvements
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the section
This is a part-time role working 16 hours per week.
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
You’re a detail driven quality systems professional who brings technical capability, strong collaboration skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You engage confidently with stakeholders, work well with diverse teams, and thrive in an environment where accuracy, structure, and safety matter.
* ISO or ISM Internal Auditor qualification (minimum)
* Experience with content/quality management systems (e.g., SharePoint, ISO/ISM)
* Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
* Proven experience delivering improvements and measurable outcomes
Our mahi is underpinned by our values:
We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.
Applications close on 25 January.
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short‑listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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