Senior Building Control Officer

City Certifying Consultants Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

City Certifying Consultants Ltd in Auckland seeks an experienced Senior Building Control Officer to manage building consent applications and inspections across the Auckland region. You will apply the Building Act, Building Code and related legislation to ensure robust compliance outcomes.

The role involves technical leadership, mentoring colleagues, and delivering practical regulatory guidance to BCAs, builders and homeowners. A NZ residency requirement applies.

Qualifications

• Regulation 18-compliant qualification and current Competency Assessment.
• Strong knowledge of NZ Building Act and Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Process building consent applications in line with NZ Building Act and Code.
• Undertake building inspections and assess compliance with approved docs and laws.
• Provide clear, practical technical advice to homeowners, builders and BCAs.
• Mentor and support other Building Control Officers.

Skills

Regulation 18

Competency Assessment

NZ Driver Licence

NZ Building Act knowledge

Building inspections & consent

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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City Certifying Consultants Ltd – Auckland, North Island

Established in 2003, City Certifying Consultants Ltd, are a leading provider of expert building compliance services. We are committed to working collaboratively with out clients to deliver practical, risk-based regulatory solutions, with a strong focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.

With decades of combined experience across the building and construction industry, local government and established industry networks, we delivery efficient, cost-effective services and solutions, to process building consent applications across all categories.

City Certifying Consultants Ltd are part of a wider group of companies, that spans across building consent processing, technical training, and professional and management services to a diverse range of clients across New Zealand. Clients include councils, government agencies, construction companies and private homeowners, including New Zealand’s first private consenting authority.

We are proud of our strong industry reputation, built on professionalism, quality and trusted delivery.

About The Role

We are looking for experienced Senior Building Control Officers to join our growing team in the Auckland Region. Opportunities are available across Building Consent Processing, Inspections, or a combination of both, depending on your skills, experience and competencies.

This is an opportunity to join a knowledgeable and supportive nationwide team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, consistent and compliant building control services to Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) across New Zealand.

As a Senior Building Control Officer, you will bring strong technical expertise and sound regulatory knowledge to the assessment of building consent applications and/or inspections. You will work confidently and independently, applying the Building Act, Building Code and relevant legislation to achieve robust and practical compliance outcomes.

The role also provides an opportunity to act as a technical leader and mentor, supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to the ongoing development of team capability. You will work closely with BCAs, builders, designers, homeowners and other industry professionals, providing clear, practical and professional advice throughout the consenting and inspection process.

Depending on your area of expertise, responsibilities may include processing complex building consent applications, undertaking inspections, resolving technical issues, providing regulatory guidance and supporting quality assurance across projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Process building consent applications in accordance with the Building Act, Building Code and relevant legislation.

Undertake building inspections and assess compliance with approved documentation and legislative requirements.

Apply sound technical judgement when assessing complex or challenging building matters.

Provide clear, practical and professional technical advice to homeowners, builders, designers, BCAs and other stakeholders.

Identify and resolve technical and compliance issues, escalating matters where appropriate.

Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting to support quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Provide technical support, guidance and mentoring to Building Control Officers and contribute to building team capability.

Share knowledge and experience across the wider nationwide team to support consistency and best practice.

Maintain and develop competency through ongoing professional development, competency assessments and CPD.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with BCAs, clients, industry professionals and colleagues.

Support consistent, high-quality regulatory outcomes while delivering a professional and customer-focused service.

About You

This opportunity will suit an experienced Building Control Officer with strong technical capability, sound regulatory knowledge and the confidence to manage complex building control matters independently.

To be considered for the role, you will bring:

A Regulation 18-compliant qualification and current Competency Assessment.

A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Recent and relevant experience within the New Zealand building and construction industry.

Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Building Act, Building Code and associated legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.

Proven ability to assess building consent applications and/or undertake inspections, applying sound technical judgement to achieve consistent, compliant outcomes.

Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant consent, inspection or workflow management systems.

Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with BCAs, builders, designers, homeowners and industry stakeholders.

The ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory information clearly and confidently.

Confidence managing challenging situations, resolving technical issues and providing practical, solutions-focused advice.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and service delivery.

A commitment to ongoing professional development, competency and CPD.

A collaborative approach, with the ability to share knowledge, provide technical guidance and support colleagues.

A strong commitment to quality, consistency, professionalism and positive customer and BCA outcomes.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgement, professionalism and a genuine commitment to supporting others. You’ll be confident working autonomously while contributing positively to a knowledgeable, collaborative and supportive nationwide team.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a role—it's an opportunity to be part of a growing organisation that is helping shape quality building outcomes across New Zealand. The work you do will contribute to safer, stronger communities while supporting Building Consent Authorities to deliver consistent and compliant services.

We understand that people perform at their best when they have the flexibility and support to balance work and life. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements, including remote working opportunities for the right candidates. We focus on outcomes, trust our people to manage their responsibilities, and recognise that great work can be achieved from a variety of locations and working styles.

We offer a supportive and collaborative culture where expertise is valued, professional development is encouraged, and individual contributions are recognised. You'll be joining a team of experienced professionals who enjoy sharing knowledge, solving problems, and working together to achieve great results for our clients and communities.

If you're passionate about the building industry, take pride in delivering quality outcomes, and are looking for a role where your contribution truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

A quick note: applicants for this position must have New Zealand Residency.