Building Surveyor (Inspections) | Auckland West

Auckland Council Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Kiwisaver contributions

Employee benefits

Job summary

Auckland Council's Building Consents department has a permanent full‑time Building Surveyor (Inspections) role based in Henderson. The position is predominantly field‑based with travel across the Auckland region.

You will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with Building Code and legislation, provide technical guidance to builders and homeowners, and maintain inspection records. The role offers flexible working options where possible and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required for the Building Surveyor role.
• Extensive knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code and consent processes.
• Experience interpreting technical building plans and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to assess compliance with approved building consents, the Building Code and legislation.
• Provide accurate technical advice to builders, homeowners, developers, architects and stakeholders.
• Make inspection decision outcomes and maintain robust records per Council policies.
• Undertake remote inspections where required and apply sound technical judgement.
• Support continuous improvement and uphold a high-quality inspection service.

Skills

Building Act knowledge

Building Code knowledge

Interpreting plans

Stakeholder communication

Driver licence (NZ)

Education

National Diploma in Building Control Surveying

Regulation 18 accreditation (IANZ) or willingness to work towards

Job description

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Building Surveyor (Inspections) | Auckland West

• Make a real impact on building safety and compliance across Auckland
• Take your expertise into the field with a varied, hands‑on role
• Grow your skills with great support, training and career development

Auckland Council's Building Consents department has an opportunity for a permanent full‑time Building Surveyor (Inspections) to join the Field Surveying team based in Henderson. This role is primarily field‑based, with five days per week spent on‑site and occasional office‑based work at a Council hub as required.

As this is a field‑based role, regular travel across the Auckland region is required to undertake inspections and engage with customers and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Field Surveying, you'll play a key role in conducting building inspections across your coverage area, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and safety requirements.

You could expect to work on:

• Conducting building inspections to assess compliance with approved building consents, the Building Code, and relevant legislation
• Providing accurate technical advice and guidance to builders, homeowners, developers, architects, and other industry stakeholders.
• Making inspection outcome decisions and maintaining robust inspection records in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
• Undertaking remote inspections where required and applying appropriate technical judgement to inspection outcomes.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to a consistent, high‑quality inspection service.

This role is well suited to an experienced building professional with a strong understanding of building construction, structural integrity, the Building Act, and the Building Code.

We're looking for someone with strong industry knowledge who enjoys applying their technical expertise in a practical environment and is motivated by helping customers understand and meet regulatory requirements.

You'll bring sound judgement, a customer‑focused approach, and the ability to provide clear, accurate advice to a wide range of stakeholders.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• A National Diploma in Building Control Surveying, an equivalent qualification accepted under Regulation 18 (IANZ), or a relevant professional qualification or a willingness to work towards achieving Regulation 18 accreditation.
• At least five years’ cumulative experience in a building, construction, design, or regulatory environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code, and building consent processes.
• Experience interpreting technical building plans, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• A full clean New Zealand Driver Licence.

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world‑class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered

Applications close: 27 November 2026
Salary Range: $91,027– $100,000 per annum (Based on skills & experience)

Please note this role is deemed safety‑sensitive and will require a pre‑employment drug & alcohol test

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.