Senior Building Control Officer

Hutt City Council; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible work options

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Hutt City Council's Building Control team in Lower Hutt is seeking a Senior Building Officer to deliver building code processing and provide technical leadership.

You will oversee residential and commercial consent applications, maintain records, mentor colleagues, and support continuous improvement, with a focus on safety, quality and compliance.

The role offers ongoing training, wellbeing initiatives and flexible work options within a collaborative, forward-thinking Council.

Qualifications

• Regulation 18 qualification or equivalent in building-related field.
• Proven experience as a Building Officer with 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 mentoring capability.
• Customer-focused mindset, adaptability to change and strong computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Process residential and commercial building consent applications, including amendments and Certificates for Public Use.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with the Building Act, NZ Building Code and BCA QMS.
• Provide specialist advice, technical leadership and conduct 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 emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Customer focus

Computer literacy

Technical leadership

Education

Regulation 18 qualification in building/architecture/building science

Job description

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Hutt City Council – Hutt Valley, North Island

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

Job Description

Applications close at 11.55pm on 25 September 2026. Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.

About Us

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

Why Work Here?

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.