Building Control Team Leader

Southlanddc; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Southland District Council is seeking an experienced Building Control Team Leader to lead a skilled team within the Building Solutions group in Invercargill, NZ. The role focuses on consent processing, inspections, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements while driving service excellence and capability growth.

You’ll influence priorities, support continuous improvement, and deliver high-quality outcomes for communities, with opportunities for relocation assistance and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code, and associated legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience within a building control environment.
• Regulation 18 qualifications and competency aligned with R1-3 and C1-2 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day direction to the Building Control Officers.
• Manage team workloads and ensure statutory timeframes are achieved.
• Support capability development and professional growth across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence within Building Control.
• Build strong relationships with customers, industry stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the Building Control leadership team to support service delivery and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Building Act knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship management

Proactive mindset

Building control experience

Education

Regulation 18 qualifications (R1-3, C1-2)

Job description

Location: 15 Forth Street, Invercargill

Department: Building Solutions

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Southland District Council is looking for an experienced Building Control Team Leader to join our Building Solutions team.

This is an opportunity to lead a team of skilled Building Control professionals while helping shape how building control services are delivered across one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse districts.

As part of the Building Control leadership team, you'll work alongside another Building Control Team Leader, the Technical Lead, and the Building Coordinator Team Leader to drive service excellence, build capability, and support continuous improvement across the function. You'll have the opportunity to influence priorities, develop people, and help deliver high-quality outcomes for our communities.

Why you'll love this role

• Lead and develop an experienced team of Building Control professionals
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Influence how building control services evolve through sector change and reform
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Enjoy ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Live and work in one of New Zealand's most spectacular regions

What you'll be doing

You'll provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day direction to a team of Building Control Officers responsible for consent processing and inspections, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with legislative requirements.

Key areas of focus include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing, customer-focused team
• Managing team workloads and ensuring statutory timeframes are consistently achieved
• Supporting capability development and professional growth across the team
• Driving continuous improvement and service excellence
• Building strong relationships with customers, industry stakeholders, and colleagues
• Working collaboratively across the Building Control leadership team to support service delivery and performance

What you'll bring

We're looking for a people-focused leader who combines strong technical knowledge with a passion for developing others and delivering exceptional service.

You'll have:

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code, and associated legislation
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Experience within a building control environment
• Regulation 18 qualifications and competency aligned with R1-3 and C1-2 requirements

Why Southland District Council?

At Southland District Council, we know our people are our greatest asset. We invest in professional development, offer competitive remuneration, and foster a supportive environment where people can grow, succeed, and make a meaningful contribution.

The building regulatory sector is entering an exciting period of change. With ongoing reforms and evolving customer expectations, there are real opportunities to innovate, strengthen service delivery, and shape the future of building control. As a Building Control Team Leader, you'll play an important role in leading your team through that journey and helping deliver trusted outcomes for our communities.

Alongside a rewarding career, Southland offers an enviable lifestyle. From Fiordland National Park to Stewart Island/Rakiura, you'll find world-class outdoor experiences, welcoming communities, and the space to enjoy genuine work-life balance. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

If you're ready to lead people, build capability, and make a lasting impact on the future of Building Control in Southland, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about working with Southland District Council, visit https://vacancies.southlanddc.govt.nz/