Senior Building Control Officer

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; Presencial; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible work options

Descripción de la vacante

Hutt City Council's Building Control team is seeking a Senior Building Officer to deliver high-quality building code processing and provide technical leadership within the team.

You will handle residential and commercial consent applications, maintain records for compliance with the Building Act and NZ Building Code, mentor colleagues, and contribute to efficient customer service while supporting emergency responses as needed.

Formación

• Qualified with Regulation 18 in building-related field.
• Proven Building Officer experience with Residential 1-3 and Commercial 1-3 competency.
• Strong knowledge of Building Act, NZ Building Code, and local government frameworks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Customer-focused with adaptability and strong computer skills.
• Current clean driver's licence.

Responsabilidades

• Process residential and commercial building consent applications and amendments.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with Building Act and BCA QMS.
• Provide specialist advice, leadership, and conduct technical audits when required.
• Mentor Building Officers working toward their competencies.
• Contribute to customer experience and continuous improvement.
• Support Council responses to emergency events when required.

Conocimientos

Communication

Mentoring

Relationship management

Computer literacy

Educación

Regulation 18 qualification in building/architecture/building science

Residential 1-3 and Commercial 1-3 competency

Descripción del empleo

This is an excellent opportunity to join Hutt City Council's Building Control team in a senior position and contribute your expertise, experience, and leadership to a supportive and professional team. Ensure building work across Lower Hutt meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance Provide technical leadership and support Building Officers working to achieve their competencies Join a progressive Council embracing innovation, including artificial intelligence Access ongoing training and professional development Excellent benefits including wellbeing initiatives and flexible work options

About the Role

Our Building Control team plays a vital role in ensuring safe, sustainable, and compliant development across Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Building Officer to deliver high-quality building code processing and provide technical leadership within the team. In this role, you will:

• Process residential and commercial building consent applications, including amendments, Certificates of Acceptance, and Certificates for Public Use
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with the Building Act, NZ Building Code, and BCA Quality Management Systems
• Provide specialist advice, technical leadership, and conduct technical audits when required
• Mentor and support Building Officers working towards their competencies
• Deliver a positive and efficient customer experience
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support Council's response to emergency events when required

About You

You are an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Building Officer who thrives in a technical, people-focused environment and is committed to the highest standards of compliance. You will have:

• A Regulation 18 qualification in building, architecture, building science, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Building Officer with current competency at Residential 1-3 and Commercial 1-3 levels
• Advanced knowledge of the Building Act, NZ Building Code, regulations, and local government frameworks
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to mentor others
• A customer-focused mindset, adaptability to change, and strong computer literacy
• A current clean driver’s licence

Job Description

Applications close on Sunday 27 September 2026.

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we’re making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We’re a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities. Tūhono mai. Come join us!