About CONQA
Who We Are
CONQA is a quality-first construction field management platform used by site teams to capture evidence, report accurately, and accelerate payments. Founded in 2015, our story stems from the burden of paperwork in construction: site supervisors, managers, and engineers on large projects grappling with administrative overhead tied to the quality assurance process. We replace paper-based workflows with mobile-first digital tools.
Co-founded by CEO Daniel O'Donoghue and COO Barney Chunn, CONQA is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with a presence in Australia. We have now "worked with thousands of companies around the world, helping them to complete hundreds of thousands of checklists and send millions of reports."
Where will I work?
CONQA HQ is at 10 West Terrace, Auckland CBD, New Zealand. We also operate in Australia.
What is the CONQA team like?
Three values shape our team and product:
- Accountability — Accountability lies at our core, where we embrace both our successes and learnings equally
- Team First — "Team First" is not just a motto; it's our way of acknowledging the power of collective effort
- Transparency — Transparency is key, fostering open communication to drive a high-performing team culture
The about page describes our environment as one "where choice and autonomy are paramount... tailored for individuals who value autonomy and self-direction." Benefits are framed under four pillars: Empower Your Growth, Share in Our Success, Balance Your Life, and Enjoy the Journey.
We're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion: "We believe diversity and inclusion are more than just words – they're pillars of our community and innovation. We're committed to creating an environment where diverse voices are heard, respected, and celebrated."
Our hiring approach: "We seek individuals who are hungry to make a difference, humble in their interactions, and smart in their approach to work. Our process involves understanding not just your skills, but your aspirations and alignment with our core values."
Work-Life Balance
CONQA implemented a 32-hour, 4-day working week at 100% pay in 2022, using the Perpetual Guardian 100-80-100 method (100% pay, 80% time, 100% productivity). Co-founder and COO Barney Chunn has publicly discussed the policy in a Radio New Zealand interview and on LinkedIn:
"We were getting as much if not more done than before, and with a really high quality of output." When CONQA announced the 4-day week publicly, "the calibre and the numbers of good candidates jumped." Friday is the day off ("plant shopping with my boy on Fridays").
The arrangement has been in place since 2022 and continues to be in force.
Perks and Benefits
- 32-hour, 4-day working week at 100% pay (since 2022, Perpetual Guardian 100-80-100 method)
- Innovation Week + personalised education budget for continuous skill enhancement
- Personalised well-being budget
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee share options programme
- Hybrid Auckland-based with flexibility to suit your role
[Note: CONQA's public-facing /careers and /team pages return 404 at time of scrape (May 2026); the company website redirected hiring traffic to email [email protected]. The 4-day week claim is corroborated by founder Barney Chunn's LinkedIn post and an RNZ news interview; both quote him verbatim on the Perpetual Guardian 100-80-100 model adopted in 2022.]