Building Consent Processing - Grow your career with us

Tauranga; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Five weeks annual leave

Competency-based pay progression

Ongoing training and development

Support to grow technical skills

Learn from experienced building pros

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is seeking a Building Consent Processor to support the Building Services team in delivering safe, compliant consent outcomes for Tauranga's growth.

You'll develop knowledge, work with consent applications and design information, and progress toward processing competency under expert guidance. The role suits those with a strong foundation in building design or related areas, ready to pivot into building control.

Qualifications

• Regulation 18 qualification under the Building Regulations.
• Experience with building consent applications and design plans.
• Interest in the Building Act and Building Code and safe outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing building consent applications and design information.
• Develop knowledge and progress toward processing competency.
• Collaborate with Building Services to support growth in Tauranga.
• Learn from experienced professionals and apply practical decision-making.

Skills

Regulation 18 qualification

Consent applications experience

Interpretation of technical info

Strong communication

Career development in building consent

Education

Regulation 18 qualification under Building Regulations

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Building Consent Processing - Grow your career with us

23 Sept 2026

Te Tūranga | About the role

Are you ready to grow your career in building consent processing?

This opportunity is for someone who already has a strong foundation in building design, architectural design, consent documentation, or a similar area, and is now looking to take the next step towards becoming a competent building consent processor.

You don’t need to hold current processing competency for this role. What matters is that you bring the right qualification, relevant experience, and a genuine interest in building a long-term career in this space.

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.

In this role, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge, build your technical confidence, and work towards gaining processing competency. You’ll learn from experienced people, work with building consent applications and design information, and be part of a team that values practical thinking, good decision-making and continuous learning.

This could be a great fit if you have experience working with consent plans or design drawings and are looking to pivot your career into building control.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

You’ll bring:

• a Regulation 18 qualification under the Building Regulations
• experience working with building consent applications, design drawings, consent plans, or supporting documentation
• an interest in the Building Act, Building Code, and how good consenting decisions support safe building outcomes
• strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical information
• a practical, customer-focused approach and clear communication skills
• a genuine passion for developing a career in building consent processing

You don’t need to have current residential or commercial processing competency. We’ll provide training, guidance and support to help you work towards this.

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 developing your career in a supportive and experienced Building Services team.

We offer benefits that may include:

• flexible and hybrid working options
• five weeks’ annual leave
• competency-based pay progression
• ongoing training and development
• support to grow your technical skills and work towards processing competency
• the opportunity to learn from experienced building control professionals

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

Applications will close Sunday 11th October

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.