Senior Building Control Officer

Talent Propeller Limited; Stratford; On-site; NZD 95,355 - 116,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working policy

Te reo learning assistance

Regular health checks opportunities

Subsidised pool visits

Active social club

Free car parking

Job summary

A local government authority in Taranaki is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer to join their team. This full-time role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, knowledge of the Building Act 2004, and significant experience in building regulation. Responsibilities include assessing building consents, conducting inspections, and advising stakeholders. The position offers a salary of $105,950 per annum along with benefits such as ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment in the scenic Taranaki region.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Knowledge of Building Act 2004

Emotional intelligence

Digital literacy

Education

Qualifications in technical fields

Competency for Building Consent Processing or Inspections

Job description

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% salary of a Senior Building Control Officer is $105,950 per annum with the appointed starting level dependent on the skills and experience of the candidate.

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.
• 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.

Stratford District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient, suitable applications are received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Visit stratford.govt.nz/jobs to submit your application. Only applications submitted on our website will be accepted.