Building Officer

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working options

Job summary

Hutt City Council is seeking a motivated Building Officer to deliver high-quality building consent processing and help support the Council’s accreditation as a Building Consent Authority.

You will process residential building consent applications, ensure compliance with the Building Act and NZ Building Code, and maintain accurate records within the BCA framework. A Regulation 18 qualification and current Residential competency are required, with 3–5 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Regulation 18 qualification in building, architecture, building science, drafting, or related field.
• Current competency at Residential 1, with Residential 1-3 competencies or commitment to developing them.
• Three to five years’ experience as a Building Officer.

Responsibilities

• Process residential building consent applications, amendments, Certificates of Acceptance, and Certificates for Public Use.
• Ensure applications comply with the Building Act, NZ Building Code, and BCA processes.
• Maintain accurate records and apply BCA procedures.
• Provide clear, professional advice and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Participate in peer audits, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Assist with Territorial Authority functions when required.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Customer-focused approach

Education

Regulation 18 qualification in building / architecture / building science / drafting

Job description

Building Officers are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the Building Code and Building Act. They are responsible for ensuring that building work - either new or modifications to existing structures - meet the required standards under the Building Act through Inspecting site work and certifying CCCs. As a Building Officer you will provide high quality, responsive building code competency to ratepayers, public and external clients. You will be responsible for undertaking inspection functions in relation to the approved building consent, Code Compliance Certificates, Notices to Fix, Certificates of Acceptance and Certificates for Public Use. Furthermore, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and information databases in support of the Council’s continued status as an accredited Building Control Authority (BCA). This is an excellent opportunity to join Hutt City Council’s high-performing Building Control team and contribute your technical expertise to safe, sustainable, and compliant development across Lower Hutt. Help ensure building work across Lower Hutt meets high standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Strengthen your skills through mentoring, training, and ongoing professional development. Join a progressive Council embracing innovation, including artificial intelligence.

• Enjoy excellent benefits, including wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options

About the Role

Our Building Control team plays a vital role in ensuring safe, sustainable, and compliant development across Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We’re seeking a motivated Building Officer to deliver high-quality building consent processing and help support Council’s continued accreditation as a Building Consent Authority.

• Process residential building consent applications, including amendments, Certificates of Acceptance, and Certificates for Public Use
• Ensure applications comply with the Building Act, New Zealand Building Code, and Council’s BCA Quality Management System
• Maintain accurate records and apply established BCA processes and procedures
• Provide clear, professional advice and deliver a positive and efficient customer experience
• Participate in peer audits, training, and ongoing professional development
• Assist with Territorial Authority functions when required
• Contribute to team performance, continuous improvement, and Council’s response to emergency events when required

About You

You are a capable and forward-thinking Building Officer who enjoys working in a technical, people-focused environment. You take pride in accuracy, teamwork, and delivering quality outcomes that support community safety and trust.

• A Regulation 18 qualification in building, architecture, building science, drafting, or a related field
• Current competency at a minimum of Residential 1, with Residential 1-3 competency or a commitment to developing these competencies
• Three to five years’ experience as a Building Officer
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act, New Zealand Building Code, regulations, and BCA processes
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good computer literacy, adaptability to change, and a customer-focused approach
• A current clean driver’s licence
• Experience in local government or emergency management would be advantageous but is not essential

Job Description

Applications close on Sunday 27 September 2026.

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We're a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities.