Expression of Interest: Building Technical Officer (Processing or Inspections)

Tasman District Council; Richmond; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Additional annual leave

KiwiSaver contributions

Birthday day off

Flexible working arrangements

Induction programme

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Tasman District Council is seeking experienced Building Technical Officers (Processing or Inspections) to join a high-performing team. You will handle inspections or processing for residential and commercial projects, providing expert advice and ensuring compliance under the Building Act.

The role requires NCAS accreditation (R3/C1) or progress toward it, plus a Regulation 18 qualification, with a focus on customer service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in building consent processing and/or inspections.
• NCAS accreditation to at least R3/C1 level (or actively working towards this) and a Regulation 18 qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge and analytical abilities, with the ability to interpret building legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake building inspections for consents and provide professional advice to ensure compliance.
• Assess and process building consent applications, coordinating input across Council teams.
• Support customers through shared duty services and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Regulatory interpretation

Education

NCAS accreditation (R3/C1) or working towards

Regulation 18 qualification

Job description

Expression of Interest: Building Technical Officer (Processing or Inspections)

Reference: 6945968

Make your next move to Tasman District, where your expertise truly counts.

Tasman District Council is seeking experienced and competent Building Technical Officers (Processing or Inspections) to join our high-performing team.

You'll enjoy a varied caseload spanning residential and commercial projects (R1 through to C1) across one of New Zealand's largest unitary authorities. Working in one of the country's fastest‑growing regions, you'll be part of a collaborative and professional team whose commitment to excellence is reflected in consistently outstanding IANZ audit results.

What's in it for you?

• A supportive team culture that genuinely values your expertise and contribution
• Generous benefits, including medical insurance, additional annual leave, enhanced KiwiSaver contributions, a paid birthday day off, and more
• Flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive induction programme, and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance for you and your family if you're moving from another region
• The Tasman lifestyle, offering beaches, national parks, sunshine, outdoor adventure, and short commute times

About the role

Building Technical Officer - Inspections

You will undertake building inspections associated with building consents, providing professional advice and technical expertise to ensure compliance and support Council's statutory responsibilities under the Building Act.

Building Technical Officer - Processing

You will assess and process building consent applications, coordinating timely input across Council teams and providing clear, practical guidance to customers and stakeholders. Your work will help ensure safe, compliant, and successful building outcomes across the region.

In either role, you will actively support customers through shared duty services and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as Council responds to organisational change, growth, and evolving legislative requirements.

What you'll bring

• A minimum of four years' experience in building consent processing and/or inspections
• NCAS accreditation to at least R3/C1 level (or actively working towards this) and a Regulation 18 qualification
• Sound technical knowledge and strong analytical skills
• The ability to confidently interpret and apply building legislation and associated regulations
• Excellent communication skills and a customer‑focused approach

Ready to make an impact?

If you're looking to advance your career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that takes pride in its high standards, positive culture, and reputation for excellence.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Matt Feely, Building Assurance Manager, at [e-mail] , or Bridget Chin, People & Wellbeing, on 03 543 8988

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful. If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team.

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews. For mid-senior level and team leader/managerroles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team. Our interview questionsare predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study, advertising begins early July, All applications are to be submitted via our website in July.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).