QS

About the role

Squirrel Enterprises Limited is seeking a QS to support construction and property development projects, including cross-border coordination between New Zealand and China-based teams. This is a permanent position based in Rosedale, Auckland, with hybrid or office-based working arrangements and possible project assignments or travel to Rotorua.

The role guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week and pays NZD 34-38 per hour, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans and cash-flow forecasts.

• Assist with tendering, procurement and contractor comparisons.

• Administer construction contracts and maintain accurate commercial records.

• Assess progress claims, variations and project costs.

• Prepare regular cost reports for management and clients.

• Support final account negotiations and project close-out.

• Coordinate commercial information between New Zealand project teams and the China-based client team.

• Attend project meetings and site visits in Auckland and Rotorua when required.

Working hours

Because the role supports a client team in China, regular evening availability is required approximately three days per week, generally until 6:00 pm Beijing time (10:00 pm NZST or 11:00 pm NZDT). Depending on project needs, this may involve adjusted start and finish times or additional hours. All working arrangements and compensation for additional hours, including additional pay or time off in lieu where agreed, will be documented in the employment agreement and managed in accordance with New Zealand employment law.

About you

You will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a closely related discipline.

• At least one year of quantity surveying experience in New Zealand.

• Practical knowledge of construction contract administration.

• Strong numerical, analytical, reporting and document-management skills.

• Professional working proficiency in both English and Mandarin, required for regular communication and reporting with English- and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

• The legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

• Availability for the required evening schedule approximately three days per week.

• Ability to travel to, or undertake temporary assignments in, Rotorua when required.

Experience with high-end or luxury residential projects would be an advantage.

About us

Squirrel Enterprises Limited is a New Zealand-based construction, property development and cross-border project advisory business. We support property owners and investors with project coordination, commercial oversight and cost management. Our current work includes supporting the New Zealand investments of a China-listed company, requiring close coordination between project teams in New Zealand and China.

What we offer

• NZD 34-38 per hour, depending on experience.

• Permanent employment with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

• Hybrid or Rosedale office-based work.

• Exposure to cross-border investment and high-quality New Zealand construction projects.

• Agreed accommodation support and mileage or travel reimbursement for temporary assignments outside Auckland, including Rotorua.

• Employer-supported visa options may be considered case by case for the successful candidate.

Applications close on 15 September 2026. The anticipated start date is early October 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received.