Technical Specialist - On-Solds

EQC Toka Tū Ake is an Aotearoa (NZ) Crown entity that invests in natural disaster research and education as well as providing natural disaster insurance to residential property owners. EQC Toka Tū Ake's mission is to reduce the impact on people and property when a natural disaster occurs while administering the natural disaster fund.

Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our customers and engage with communities, every day.

- Hei whakapai mātou | We make a difference for people

- Ka mahi tika mātou | We do the right thing

Through our values, cultural understanding, and whanaungatanga (close personal connection) we connect with our communities ensuring support is provided during times of uncertainty.

Our aspiration is for EQC Toka Tū Ake to be a culturally inclusive and diverse place to work; a place where people can develop and be at their best.

The purpose of this role is to assist with technical advice relating to natural disaster assessments, repair methodologies, repair costings and review of engineering and other specialist reports as required. This role will support the Settlement Specialist and Contraction Settlement Specialist and work with the Technical Support Team.

Your confident and engaging manner and excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to quickly build effective working relationships across all levels. You will be a credible and trusted person who is actively sought out for their advice, influence, and collaborative approach to health, safety, security, and wellbeing business performance.

As Technical Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Providing Technical Advice and Support
• Provide recommendations and guidance to the Settlement Specialist and Construction Specialist participate in decision making
• Technical Management, establishing which issues need to be escalated

Ko wai koe | About You

• Current Licensed Building Practitioner or relevant building qualification 
• Sound practical and technical knowledge of residential house construction and repair techniques, including residential drainage assessment.
• A good knowledge of:
• the local (and to the extent relevant regional) authority consenting requirements for residential house construction and repair
• requirements under the Building Act (including the building Code, associated MBIE Guidelines and New Zealand Standards) relevant to residential house construction and repair.
• Experience in assessing natural disaster damage and providing repair methodologies for claim settlement.
• Experience in the estimation of repair costs using cost estimation procedures and an ability to work collaboratively with Quantity Surveyors, Claim Managers & Settlement Specialists.
• Ability to deal with complexity and multiple demands.
• Highly organised with a demonstrated ability to manage both upwards and downwards, prioritise, plan, and manage busy workloads effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain effective and productive working relationships at all levels for the organization

Why EQC Toka Tū Ake is a great place to work

What is the most important thing in the world; it is people, it is people, it is people.

EQC Toka Tū Ake recognises that our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritise staff and customer wellbeing above all else. Along with a competitive salary, an employee wellbeing fund, and ongoing professional development, we provide an inclusive, engaging, and purpose-driven culture. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce is because we know our culture thrives when we get this right. Our customers also get the best from us when we get our cultural connections right. We work to draw on the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think. We make a difference for all New Zealanders and strive to increasingly reflect the diversity of communities we serve by including and valuing perspectives from all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, age, accessibility needs, sexual orientation, and national origin.

How to apply

For a more detailed understanding of the position or if you're ready to apply, please visit our Careers website by clicking Apply. If you have any questions about the role or require further information or assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or 0800 326 243.