Building Services Leader — Compliance, Accreditation & Innovation

Join our team; Ngaruawahia; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing programme

Health insurance benefit

Job summary

Waikato District Council seeks an experienced Building Services Manager to lead our Building Services function, directing building consent, inspections, compliance, quality assurance, and accreditation activities across the Waikato district. Reporting to the Development Support Manager, you will lead a high-performing team, manage risk, and provide strategic advice to senior leaders and governance forums.

This role blends leadership with operational delivery, championing continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Building Act and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in regulatory/public sector settings.
• Class 1 NZ Driver Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development to the Building Services team.
• Lead Building Consent Authority and Territorial Authority functions.
• Maintain BCA accreditation and quality management systems.
• Oversee building consent, inspection, compliance, and enforcement activities.
• Manage risks related to Building Act decisions and regulatory functions.
• Engage stakeholders including MBIE, IANZ, BOINZ, iwi and industry partners.
• Drive innovation, digital transformation, and service performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Digital transformation

Risk management

Contract management

Education

National Diploma in Building Control Surveying

Job description

Waikato District Council seeks an experienced Building Services Manager to lead our Building Services function, directing building consent, inspections, compliance, quality assurance, and accreditation activities across the Waikato district. Reporting to the Development Support Manager, you will lead a high-performing team, manage risk, and provide strategic advice to senior leaders and governance forums.

This role blends leadership with operational delivery, championing continuous improvement,