Building Consent Processing - Flexible Work Options Available

Tauranga City Council; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working options

Five weeks’ annual leave

Competency-based pay progression

Ongoing training & development

Supportive Building Services team

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is seeking an experienced Building Consent Processing Officer to support residential and commercial consents with a flexible, hybrid work pattern in New Zealand. The role emphasizes processing competency, regulatory knowledge and customer-focused decision-making to support Tauranga’s growth.

Flexible arrangements include permanent full-time, part-time, fixed-term and casual work on either remote or onsite settings, with benefits and a supportive Building Services team.

Qualifications

• This campaign seeks candidates with current residential or commercial processing competency.
• You’ll bring: current residential or commercial processing competency; Regulation 18 qualification; experience and knowledge as listed.

Responsibilities

• Assess building consent applications, plans and supporting docs.
• Ensure compliance with Building Act, Code and related regulations.
• Communicate clearly with customers, designers and industry professionals.
• Work independently with practical, customer-focused approach.
• Support flexible, hybrid working arrangements.

Skills

Residential/commercial processing

Regulation 18 qualification

Experience assessing consent apps

Knowledge of Building Act/Code

Technical judgement & customer focus

Independent work & clear communication

Job description

Building Consent Processing - Flexible work options available

Company: Tauranga City Council. Job Type: Full Time. New Zealand.

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Te Tūranga | About the role

Are you a qualified Building Control Officer with current residential or commercial processing competency?

We know experienced building consent processors are in high demand, so we’re taking a flexible approach. If you’re interested in working with Tauranga City Council, we’d love to hear what kind of working arrangement would suit you.

Whether you’re looking for permanent full-time work, part-time hours, a fixed-term opportunity, or casual work that fits around your schedule, there may be an option that works for you.

Our Building Services team plays an important role in supporting Tauranga’s growth by helping make sure buildings across the city are safe, compliant, and fit for the people who live, work, and visit here.

If you have current residential or commercial processing competency and want to use your skills in a supportive, knowledgeable and flexible team, this is your opportunity to explore what working with us could look like.

Flexible options available

We’re open to talking with experienced candidates about a range of working arrangements, including:

• Permanent full-time opportunities – join the team in an ongoing role with hybrid working options
• Permanent part-time opportunities – bring your skills to the team with hours that work for you
• Fixed-term opportunities – support the team for a set period, with some flexibility around remote working arrangements
• Casual work – work when it suits you and when work is available, either remotely or onsite

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

This campaign is for candidates who already hold current residential or commercial processing competency.

You’ll bring:

• current residential or commercial building consent processing competency
• a Regulation 18 qualification under the Building Regulations
• experience assessing building consent applications, plans, and supporting documentation
• strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code, and related regulations
• sound technical judgement and a practical, customer-focused approach
• confidence working independently and communicating clearly with customers, designers, and industry professionals

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities, with a wide range of residential and commercial projects planned and underway.

Working with us gives you the opportunity to contribute to good building outcomes across the city, while being part of a team that values your expertise and supports practical, consistent and customer-focused decision-making.

Depending on the working arrangement, we offer benefits that may include:

• flexible and hybrid working options
• five weeks’ annual leave for permanent employees
• competency-based pay progression
• ongoing training and development
• the opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced Building Services team

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Applications will close Sunday 18th October.