Permanent Building Control Officer - Safe, Quality Builds

Timaru District Council; Timaru; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Timaru District Council are on the lookout for one Building Control Officer who can hit the ground running and ensure we meet our obligations under the Building Act 2004. You’ll bring a thorough understanding of the building code and industry standards, plus strong customer-focused skills to process and/or inspect building consents.

This permanent role is 40 hours per week, with an annual salary of $83,409.45 - $98,128.76. Applications close at 5:00pm on 10 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Building Act 2004 and building code.
• Ability to process and inspect building consents.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and inspect building consents in line with the Building Act 2004.
• Ensure timely, accurate assessment and issuance of approvals.
• Provide clear information and support to applicants and stakeholders.

Skills

Building code understanding

Customer focus

Job description

Timaru District Council are on the lookout for one Building Control Officer who can hit the ground running and ensure we meet our obligations under the Building Act 2004. You’ll bring a thorough understanding of the building code and industry standards, plus strong customer-focused skills to process and/or inspect building consents.

This permanent role is 40 hours per week, with an annual salary of $83,409.45 - $98,128.76. Applications close at 5:00pm on 10 August 2026.