Building Consent Officer – Processing (Flexible Hours)

Tauranga City Council; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is seeking a Building Control Officer – Processing to join our Building Services team, responsible for assessing and certifying building consent applications to ensure compliance with the Building Act 2004 and Building Code.

This role offers competency-based pay, five weeks' annual leave, flexible hours, ongoing training and a collaborative, customer‑focused environment in Tauranga.

Qualifications

• Regulation 18 qualification under the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.
• Current residential or commercial processing competency.
• Experience in building consent processing or a related building control role.

Responsibilities

• Assess building consent applications, plans and technical documentation.
• Check compliance with Building Act 2004, Building Code and related regulations.
• Certify applications and support timely, accurate consent decisions.
• Provide clear technical advice to customers, designers, and industry professionals.
• Interpret legislation, regulations, standards and acceptable solutions.
• Maintain accurate records and processing documentation.
• Work with colleagues to ensure high-quality decision‑making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across Building Services.

Skills

Current residential or commercial PSN

Proven experience in building consent

Knowledge of Building Act 2004 & Code

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative/teamwork

Education

Regulation 18 qualification under Building Regulations 2006

Job description

Tauranga City Council is seeking a Building Control Officer – Processing to join our Building Services team, responsible for assessing and certifying building consent applications to ensure compliance with the Building Act 2004 and Building Code.

This role offers competency-based pay, five weeks' annual leave, flexible hours, ongoing training and a collaborative, customer‑focused environment in Tauranga.