Field Building Surveyor Inspector – On-Site Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Employee benefits

Job summary

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 Manukau, 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.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Building Control Surveying or Regulation 18 accreditation.
• At least five years' cumulative experience in building/construction/regulatory environments.
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code, and building consent processes.
• Experience interpreting technical building plans and construction methodologies.
• Full clean New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Building inspections

Technical advice

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Remote inspections

Education

National Diploma in Building Control Surveying

Job description

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 Manukau, 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.