Building Control Quality & Compliance Lead

Otorohanga District Council; Ōtorohanga; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit ($200/year)

Great location with lunch spots nearby

Civil emergency response training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Ōtorohanga District Council is seeking a Quality & Compliance Lead to maintain accreditation, support compliance, and ensure safe, compliant buildings and pools across the district. The role sits in Building Control and collaborates with Ōtorohanga and Waitomo District Councils to drive quality and continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, monitor compliance, and guide staff on quality processes. A technical qualification and NZ Building Code knowledge are essential, with strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code and related legislation.
• Experience with quality management systems, audits or process improvement.
• Knowledge of specified systems, Building Warrants of Fitness, swimming pool safety or building compliance.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills; ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism.
• Full New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead on maintaining the Building Quality Management System and ensure accreditation requirements are met.
• Coordinate audits and monitor compliance activities; identify improvement opportunities.
• Work with staff to ensure quality processes are consistently applied.
• Contribute to building compliance activities including swimming pool barriers, WOF matters, specified systems.
• Investigate issues, monitor outcomes and support enforcement where needed.
• Help people understand obligations and navigate compliance requirements.

Skills

Building Act 2004 knowledge

NZ Building Code understanding

Quality management systems

Audits

Process improvement

Specified systems knowledge

Building Warrants of Fitness

Swimming pool safety requirements

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritisation

NZ driver licence

Education

Relevant technical qualification aligned with Building Control Authority requirements

Job description

Ōtorohanga District Council is seeking a Quality & Compliance Lead to maintain accreditation, support compliance, and ensure safe, compliant buildings and pools across the district. The role sits in Building Control and collaborates with Ōtorohanga and Waitomo District Councils to drive quality and continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, monitor compliance, and guide staff on quality processes. A technical qualification and NZ Building Code knowledge are essential, with strong