Building Compliance Inspector — Flexible, Collaborative

Central Otago District Council; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Dog friendly workplace

An active social club

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Wellbeing programme

Additional leave

Job summary

Central Otago District Council is seeking a motivated Building Control Officer – Inspector to join the Regulatory Services team in Alexandra. You will inspect buildings, assess CCC applications, and contribute to safe, compliant outcomes across the district.

Reporting to the Senior Building Control Officer, you will provide regulatory guidance to builders and the public, maintain clear records and support the Council’s BCA accreditation.

Qualifications

• Qualification in the building industry meeting Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.
• Experience in building control or building inspections.
• Demonstrated competency in Residential 1–2 inspections and Code Compliance Certificate assessments.
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and the New Zealand Building Code.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake building inspections to verify compliance with approved building consents and the Building Code.
• Assess applications for Code Compliance Certificates (CCC).
• Identify and respond to non‑compliant building work in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Provide professional regulatory guidance to builders, designers and the public.
• Maintain clear and accurate regulatory records within Council systems.
• Contribute to maintaining Council’s BCA accreditation and quality assurance systems

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Collaborative work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Building industry qualification (Reg 18)

Job description

Central Otago District Council is seeking a motivated Building Control Officer – Inspector to join the Regulatory Services team in Alexandra. You will inspect buildings, assess CCC applications, and contribute to safe, compliant outcomes across the district.

Reporting to the Senior Building Control Officer, you will provide regulatory guidance to builders and the public, maintain clear records and support the Council’s BCA accreditation.