Building Control Officer

Mackenzie; Fairlie; Remote; NZD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional memberships

Retail discounts

Job summary

Mackenzie District Council is seeking a Building Control Officer for Fairlie, with remote work options available. You will assess building consent applications, conduct inspections, and help with compliance and accreditation.

You'll need three years' NZ experience, a Diploma in Building Control Surveying or Regulation 18 qualification, and current competencies R1-R3, C1-C2, C1-C3. A full driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ work experience as a Building Control Officer in New Zealand.
• Diploma in Building Control Surveying, or other appropriately recognised Regulation 18 qualification.
• Hold current R1-R3, C1-C2, C1-C3 processing / inspections competencies.
• A working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Act 2024, Building Regulations, Building Code, and inspection / consent processes.
• Demonstrated ability and previous experience with reading and interpreting design plans, Building Specifications, Compliance Schedule production and Specified System identification on site.
• An ability to implement and use guidance information in quality assurance procedure and policies documentation that form part of Council’s accreditation as Building Consent Authority.
• Previous Local Government work experience in the application of the NZ Building Act 2004 is advantageous.
• Full driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing and assessing building consent applications.
• Conducting inspections and certifying building work.
• Supporting compliance efforts, including Building Warrants of Fitness and enforcement activities.
• Assisting with the Council’s accreditation and regulatory responsibilities.
• Maintaining current competencies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Reading plans

Education

Diploma in Building Control Surveying

Regulation 18 qualification

Job description

Building Control Officer – Fairlie / Remote work options available, South Canterbury

About the Role

The BCO works within the wider Building Control Team and plays a key part in ensuring compliance with the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code and other relevant legislation as well as having a critical role in ensuring the Mackenzie District Council maintains its accreditation and operation as a Building Consent Authority.

As one of our BCO’s you will be responsible for carrying out the following activities:

• Processing and assessing building consent applications.
• Conducting inspections and certifying building work.
• Supporting compliance efforts, including Building Warrants of Fitness and enforcement activities.
• Assisting with the Council’s accreditation and regulatory responsibilities.
• Maintaining current competencies.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg and no two days are the same.

Just like Transformers, there’s more to this role than meets the eye or what’s outlined here. This is a full time, permanent role (40 hours per week) based out of our Fairlie office, however there is the ability to work remotely around work schedules when needed.

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing great customer service. You’ll be comfortable dealing with a wide range of people and enquiries, and know how to communicate clearly and professionally, including when a situation might require a little extra patience or understanding.

You’ll also be organised, accurate and able to juggle different priorities throughout the day. While you’ll be part of a supportive team, you’ll be equally comfortable taking ownership of your work and getting on with things independently.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ work experience as a Building Control Officer in New Zealand.
• Diploma in Building Control Surveying, or other appropriately recognised Regulation 18 qualification.
• Hold current R1-R3, C1-C2, C1- C3 processing / inspections competencies. Refer to the salary breakdown below.
• A working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Act 2024, Building Regulations, Building Code, and inspection / consent processes.
• Demonstrated ability and previous experience with reading and interpreting design plans, Building Specifications, Compliance Schedule production and Specified System identification on site.
• An ability to implement and use guidance information in quality assurance procedure and policies documentation that form part of Council’s accreditation as Building Consent Authority.
• Previous Local Government work experience in the application of the NZ Building Act 2004 is advantageous.
• Full driver’s license is essential.

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive salary to be discussed with the successful candidate:
  • Inspection-R1-R3 Competency-$115K
  • Inspections-R1-C3-$125K
  • Processing-R1-R3 Competency-$115K
  • Processing – R1-C3-125K
  • Processing/Inspection Competency-R1-C3 = $135K
• A range of staff benefits including health insurance, professional memberships, and a range of retail discounts.
• A supportive team and manager that values both autonomy and teamwork to achieve a shared vision.

About Mackenzie District Council

At Mackenzie District Council we work together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our district. We are crafting new ways of working together, and each one of us has an essential role in making our district the best place to live, work and play.

This could be the first step on a journey that sees you living and working in this iconic part of New Zealand. People travel from all parts of New Zealand and the world to experience our back yard with its geography dominated by the iconic Aoraki Mount Cook, and Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki provide a fantastic opportunity to escape the urban sprawl.

As part of Team Mack, we aim to give superb service to our customers, working together as a team, building a culture where we can all contribute our ideas, focusing on outcomes.

Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026