Building Services Manager

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

Lead Excellence. Drive Compliance. Shape the Future.

We're seeking an exceptional Building Services Manager to lead our Building Services function and provide strategic direction across building consent, inspections, compliance, quality assurance, and accreditation activities. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of building regulation, lead high-performing teams, and help ensure safe, sustainable development across the Waikato district.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Development Support Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the Building Services team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused, and compliant regulatory services. As Council's Responsible Manager and authorised IANZ representative, you'll oversee accreditation requirements, quality assurance systems, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

This role combines strategic leadership, operational management, and technical expertise, providing advice to senior leadership and governance forums while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer excellence.

What will I do?

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a high-performing Building Services team.
• Lead Building Consent Authority and Territorial Authority functions in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Maintain Council's BCA accreditation and quality management systems.
• Oversee building consent, inspection, compliance, and enforcement activities.
• Manage organisational risks associated with Building Act decisions and regulatory functions.
• Build strong partnerships with customers, industry professionals, MBIE, IANZ, BOINZ, iwi, and other stakeholders.
• Drive innovation, business improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resources, contracts, and service performance.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leaders and elected members.
• Support emergency management and business continuity activities when required.

What will I bring?

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior leadership position within a regulatory, public sector, or building-related environment.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
• National Diploma in Building Control Surveying or an equivalent building-related qualification.
• Strong experience working within a Building Consent Authority environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code, BCA Accreditation Regulations, and associated legislation.
• Sound understanding of local government processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, procurement, risk, and operational performance.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A current New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence.

Highly Regarded:

• Previous experience leading a Building Consent Authority.
• Experience managing IANZ accreditation assessments.
• Previous NCAS competencies and understanding of technical accreditation requirements.

Why join our team?

We are at an exciting stage of our journey and are continuing to progress through a significant organisational transformation that is helping shape our future.

As our organisation evolves, you'll have the opportunity to influence how we work, contribute fresh ideas, and help build a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people can thrive.

We are committed to investing in our people and providing ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities to support your professional aspirations.

If you're looking to be part of a team that embraces change, values innovation, and empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional information:

Salary dependent on skills and experience.

Waikato District Council offers a range of benefits to employees:

• Enjoy free parking.
• Make work, work for you with flexible working options.
• Benefit from annual performance and remuneration reviews.
• Access subsidised health insurance.
• Celebrate with a day of birthday leave.
• Receive a work–life balance day every six months after your first year.
• Access confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Take advantage of our employee wellbeing programme.
• Receive free health checks, training and education at our annual Work Safe Home Safe event.
• Save with Boost discounts and special offers from New Zealand retailers and service providers.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and encourage early applications.

We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment medical assessment which includes alcohol and drug testing.