Flexible Building Compliance Officer – Safe, Sustainable Development

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working options

Job summary

Hutt City Council is seeking a motivated Building Officer to deliver high-quality building consent processing and help support the Council’s accreditation as a Building Consent Authority.

You will process residential building consent applications, ensure compliance with the Building Act and NZ Building Code, and maintain accurate records within the BCA framework. A Regulation 18 qualification and current Residential competency are required, with 3–5 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Regulation 18 qualification in building, architecture, building science, drafting, or related field.
• Current competency at Residential 1, with Residential 1-3 competencies or commitment to developing them.
• Three to five years’ experience as a Building Officer.

Responsibilities

• Process residential building consent applications, amendments, Certificates of Acceptance, and Certificates for Public Use.
• Ensure applications comply with the Building Act, NZ Building Code, and BCA processes.
• Maintain accurate records and apply BCA procedures.
• Provide clear, professional advice and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Participate in peer audits, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Assist with Territorial Authority functions when required.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Customer-focused approach

Education

Regulation 18 qualification in building / architecture / building science / drafting

Job description

Hutt City Council is seeking a motivated Building Officer to deliver high-quality building consent processing and help support the Council’s accreditation as a Building Consent Authority.

You will process residential building consent applications, ensure compliance with the Building Act and NZ Building Code, and maintain accurate records within the BCA framework. A Regulation 18 qualification and current Residential competency are required, with 3–5 years’ experience.