Part-Time Quality Officer — Building Act & Audit Lead

Waikato Regional Council; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Waikato Regional Council in Hamilton is seeking a part-time Quality Officer – Building Act to uphold the integrity of our Building Consent Authority functions. This permanent 0.5 FTE role focuses on specialist Building Act and quality assurance advice, audits, and maintaining accreditation.

You will lead internal audits, support policy and procedures, and collaborate with the project manager and wider Consents team to deliver compliant, robust regulatory outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least six years' experience in a Building Consent Authority environment.
• Strong understanding of the Building Act 2004 and related regulations.
• Experience with Building Consent Authority accreditation.
• Experience conducting system audits in a quality assurance setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BCA's annual internal audit programme in line with regulations and council policies.
• Support maintenance of BCA accreditation and related systems.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement from audit findings and implement practical changes.
• Support issuing building consents, code compliance certificates and other Building Act approvals for dams.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Team Leader to deliver Building Act functions and consenting activities.
• Provide timely, professional service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Building Act expertise

Quality assurance

Auditing

Regulatory systems

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Building regulatory qualification

Job description

Waikato Regional Council in Hamilton is seeking a part-time Quality Officer – Building Act to uphold the integrity of our Building Consent Authority functions. This permanent 0.5 FTE role focuses on specialist Building Act and quality assurance advice, audits, and maintaining accreditation.

You will lead internal audits, support policy and procedures, and collaborate with the project manager and wider Consents team to deliver compliant, robust regulatory outcomes.