On‑Site Building Control & Compliance Officer

Taituarā; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Sick leave bank

Long-term retention benefits

Job summary

Taituarā is seeking a Building Control Officer in New Zealand's Taranaki region to ensure safe, compliant building projects from consent to CCC. You'll blend office assessment with on-site inspections and liaise with builders, designers, and customers to deliver resilient outcomes.

The role requires a relevant building qualification (or progress toward one), strong technical knowledge of the Building Act and NZ Building Code, and a pragmatic, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant building qualification or working towards one.
• Strong technical knowledge of building legislation and construction practices.
• Ability to apply legislation practically with sound decision making.

Responsibilities

• Assess building consent applications and review plans and specs.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical advice to customers, builders and designers.
• Identify unauthorised or non-compliant work and inspect earthquake-prone buildings and pool barriers.
• Process LIM applications and issue Code Compliance Certificates.
• Deliver a professional, customer-focused building control service across field and office.
• Work towards continuous improvement and support community resilience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Decision making

Independent work

Customer focus

Education

Relevant building qualification

Commitment to working towards one

Job description

Taituarā is seeking a Building Control Officer in New Zealand's Taranaki region to ensure safe, compliant building projects from consent to CCC. You'll blend office assessment with on-site inspections and liaise with builders, designers, and customers to deliver resilient outcomes.

The role requires a relevant building qualification (or progress toward one), strong technical knowledge of the Building Act and NZ Building Code, and a pragmatic, customer-focused approach.