Senior Building Consent Officer | Coromandel Impact

Thames-Coromandel District Council; Thames; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Five weeks' annual leave

Sick leave from day one

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking an experienced Building Control Officer Processing to join the Building Unit in Thames in a permanent, full-time capacity. You will assess building consent applications, review plans, provide expert advice, and ensure compliance within statutory timeframes while maintaining thorough records and delivering excellent customer service.

Based in Thames, this role offers ongoing professional development and a supportive team culture, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Consent Processing or Building Control within a New Zealand local government environment.
• An appropriate qualification in Building Control (or currently working towards this).
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act 2004, New Zealand Building Code and associated regulations.
• Proven ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical and consistent way.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and provide professional advice.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and computer literacy.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work within statutory timeframes.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process building consent applications in accordance with the Building Act 2004.
• Review plans and supporting documentation, making sound compliance decisions.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to applicants, builders, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage consent applications efficiently, ensuring statutory timeframes are achieved.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within Council systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond to building-related enquiries.
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, industry professionals, and internal teams.

Skills

Building Consent Processing

Legislation interpretation

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Building Control qualification / in progress

NZ Building Code knowledge

Tools

NZ Building Act 2004

Council systems

Job description

Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking an experienced Building Control Officer Processing to join the Building Unit in Thames in a permanent, full-time capacity. You will assess building consent applications, review plans, provide expert advice, and ensure compliance within statutory timeframes while maintaining thorough records and delivering excellent customer service.

Based in Thames, this role offers ongoing professional development and a supportive team culture, with opportunities to