Senior Building Control Officer

Stratford District Council - Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Whakaahurangi; Stratford; On-site; NZD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Professional development

Flexible working policy

Te reo learning assistance

Health checks

Job summary

Stratford District Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer to join our Stratford team. The role blends office work with field site inspections, processing building consent applications, and offering technical guidance to applicants, builders and stakeholders.

You will mentor junior staff, uphold the Building Act 2004 and NZ Building Code, and contribute to regulatory outcomes. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with a salary up to NZ$120,000 per annum, commensurate with

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and NZ Building Code(s).
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Time management and digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process building consent applications per statutory requirements.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance with plans and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to applicants, builders and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Undertake BWoF and swimming pool inspections.
• Mentor junior team members and support management.

Skills

Building Act knowledge

NZ Building Code

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Reg 18 Building Accreditation qualifications

Job description

About the Role

Stratford District Council is recruiting for a Senior Building Control Officer to join the team.

As our Senior Building Control Officer, your time will be spent both in the office and out in the field, connecting with people and solving problems. Senior Building Control Officer will assist Council in meeting its statutory obligations and policies relating to the Building Act, Building Regulations, and Building Consent Authority Accreditation Regulations. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and integrity of buildings, making it a vital part of the construction and regulatory landscape of the Stratford District.

Working in our team you will be responsible for a wide range of duties required of a Building Control Officer including:

• Assess and process building consent applications in accordance with statutory requirements
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and building standards
• Provide technical advice and guidance to applicants, builders, and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Undertake BWoF and Swimming Pool inspections
• Mentoring junior team members to achieve competencies and provide vital technical support to support management.

This position is full time (40 hours per week) and is located at the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford. The 100% competent salary of a Senior Building Control Officer is $120,000 per annum, with the starting rate based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Stratford District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient, suitable applications are received.

About You

We are looking for someone that has:

• Exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and NZ Building Code(s)
• High emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Strong time management skills
• Digital literacy and adaptability

Preference will be given to applicants who are currently, or working towards, qualifications in technical fields (or similar) that comply with Reg 18 of Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 and have a background in building control (or a trades background with willingness to work towards one):

If you currently work in a Building Regulatory Environment (Building Consent Authority or Territorial Authority) and hold a current Competency for Building Consent Processing or Inspections, we’d particularly like to hear from you.

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering genuine partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and acknowledge the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to the use of Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori.

Why work with us?

Our staff will tell you the best thing about working here is the people, a great staff culture is important to us. We have a positive, energetic work environment with plenty of laughter. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, a flexible working policy, te reo learning assistance, regular health checks opportunities, subsidised pool visits, an active social club, and free car parking!

About us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. Our district is home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds; the lifestyle benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region, paired with a workplace that values work-life balance. As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.