New Zealand Organisation for Quality

This issue of QB explores the reality of working in quality, AI and quality transformation, systems thinking, improvement tools, leadership, and the continuing relevance of established quality principles. Join NZOQ to read the latest #QualityBusiness 👉 nzoq.org.nz/quality-business

Based in Tauranga or the Bay of Plenty? Join NZOQ for our two-day Internal Auditor training on 22–23 September. Build practical auditing skills you can take straight back to your organisation. Spaces available 👉 nzoq.org.nz/internal-auditor…

"Quality is easiest to maintain when it is considered from the beginning, not added later." In this Q-zine, we look at building quality into processes from the start, along with training, industry insights, and upcoming conferences. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-june-…

"Many improvements start with someone simply asking whether there is a better way to do something. Often, the most effective changes are not complicated," writes Dan Forsman in the latest issue of Q-zine. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-may-2…

NZOQ members: a reminder that our 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually today, Wednesday, 24 June, starting at 5:30pm. Please check your inbox or visit the iQ portal to RSVP, appoint a proxy, and access the agenda and meeting papers 👉 nzoq.org.nz/iq

Congratulations to Joe Hollander on being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 for services to the construction industry and the community. An NZOQ Honorary Member and founding member, Joe has made a lasting contribution to quality in New Zealand. Well deserved!

We have 4️⃣ spaces left on our Christchurch Internal Auditor training date coming up on 9–10 June. Build practical internal auditing skills that can help your organisation evaluate and improve its quality management system on this two-day workshop 👉 nzoq.org.nz/internal-auditor…

“Clear communication at the right points helps ensure work is carried out as intended and reduces rework,” writes Abraham Fenn in the latest issue of Q-zine, which includes upcoming quality training, international conferences, and practical quality links. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-april…

We continue our tenth anniversary editions exploring customer focus, audit credibility, AI, leadership, improvement tools, and the future of the quality profession, with practical insights for quality professionals. Join NZOQ to access #QualityBusiness 👉 nzoq.org.nz/quality-business

Quality objectives play an important role in guiding decisions. Improvement often begins with a simple acknowledgement that something could work better. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-march…

Quality Assurance in Construction is a one-day course for professionals working in construction who want to understand how quality works on real projects. 🏗️ 400+ professionals have completed. Reserve a place for the next session: 24 April, Cambridge 👉 nzoq.org.nz/quality-assuranc…

In the latest issue of Q-zine: "Quality systems should help you operate effectively, not add unnecessary effort". NZOQ membership, professional development, and practical training help you apply quality in ways that lead to useful, reliable outcomes. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-febru…

In Auckland? Join NZOQ’s two-day Internal Auditor training on 24–25 March. Build practical capability in ISO standards, audit planning, interviewing, and reporting, and take tools to your organisation that you can use straight away. Spaces available 👉 nzoq.org.nz/internal-auditor…

This anniversary edition looks back to where #QualityBusiness began while exploring issues in auditing, leadership, risk and improvement, with practical ideas quality professionals can apply in their organisations today. Join NZOQ to access this issue 👉 nzoq.org.nz/quality-business

“It is worth reinforcing a simple truth: it almost always costs less to get quality right early than to fix problems later”, writes Dan Forsman. We support individuals and organisations to apply quality in practical ways. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-janua…

Our National Office is now closed for the holiday period and will reopen from 12 January. Thank you for your support and engagement throughout 2025. We look forward to working with you again in the year ahead. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-decem…

November's Q-zine is out now! 📨 We're recognising #WorldQualityMonth and looking ahead to the opportunities 2026 will bring for quality professionals across Aotearoa. Inside you'll find training dates, curated quality insights, and upcoming events. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-novem…

If you’re based around Waikato, this is your chance to train close to home. NZOQ’s two-day Internal Auditor course runs in Cambridge on 9–10 December, and it’s our final date for 2025. Spaces are still available 👉 nzoq.org.nz/internal-auditor…

October’s Q-zine is out now! 📨 This issue celebrates the milestone APQO Conference and highlights NZOQ’s continued role in supporting quality professionals in NZ. Inside you’ll find new training dates, curated quality insights, upcoming events, and more. mailchi.mp/nzoq/q-zine-octob…

💼 Job opening: Quality Manager for ABB 🕒 Full-time 📍 Napier, New Zealand Lead quality strategy across factory operations, supply chain, and customer interfaces at ABB’s Smart Power facility. Build culture, drive improvement, and make real impact 👉 nzoq.org.nz/job-openings#abb