Remote Building Control Officer (NZ Local Government)

Mackenzie; Fairlie; Remote; NZD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional memberships

Retail discounts

Job summary

Mackenzie District Council is seeking a Building Control Officer for Fairlie, with remote work options available. You will assess building consent applications, conduct inspections, and help with compliance and accreditation.

You'll need three years' NZ experience, a Diploma in Building Control Surveying or Regulation 18 qualification, and current competencies R1-R3, C1-C2, C1-C3. A full driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ work experience as a Building Control Officer in New Zealand.
• Diploma in Building Control Surveying, or other appropriately recognised Regulation 18 qualification.
• Hold current R1-R3, C1-C2, C1-C3 processing / inspections competencies.
• A working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Act 2024, Building Regulations, Building Code, and inspection / consent processes.
• Demonstrated ability and previous experience with reading and interpreting design plans, Building Specifications, Compliance Schedule production and Specified System identification on site.
• An ability to implement and use guidance information in quality assurance procedure and policies documentation that form part of Council’s accreditation as Building Consent Authority.
• Previous Local Government work experience in the application of the NZ Building Act 2004 is advantageous.
• Full driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing and assessing building consent applications.
• Conducting inspections and certifying building work.
• Supporting compliance efforts, including Building Warrants of Fitness and enforcement activities.
• Assisting with the Council’s accreditation and regulatory responsibilities.
• Maintaining current competencies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Reading plans

Education

Diploma in Building Control Surveying

Regulation 18 qualification

Job description

Mackenzie District Council is seeking a Building Control Officer for Fairlie, with remote work options available. You will assess building consent applications, conduct inspections, and help with compliance and accreditation.

You'll need three years' NZ experience, a Diploma in Building Control Surveying or Regulation 18 qualification, and current competencies R1-R3, C1-C2, C1-C3. A full driver's license is essential.