Senior Building Consent Specialist – Processing & Compliance

Taituarā Resource Management Reference Group; Thames; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Five weeks' annual leave

Sick leave from day one

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Taituarā is seeking an experienced Senior Building Control Officer Processing based in Thames to assess and process building consent applications, review plans, and provide technical guidance to applicants and builders. You will ensure compliance with the Building Act 2004 and NZ Building Code, while maintaining efficient workflows and strong stakeholder relationships.

Join a collaborative team that emphasizes customer service, documentation accuracy, and continual improvement in a dynamic local

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Consent Processing or Building Control within NZ local government.
• An appropriate qualification in Building Control or currently working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and the NZ Building Code.
• Excellent communication, time management and attention to detail.

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

Building Control

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualification in Building Control

Currently working towards Building Control qualification

Job description

Taituarā is seeking an experienced Senior Building Control Officer Processing based in Thames to assess and process building consent applications, review plans, and provide technical guidance to applicants and builders. You will ensure compliance with the Building Act 2004 and NZ Building Code, while maintaining efficient workflows and strong stakeholder relationships.

Join a collaborative team that emphasizes customer service, documentation accuracy, and continual improvement in a dynamic local