Senior/Building Control Officer Processing

Join our team; Thames; A distancia; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Five weeks' annual leave

Sick leave from day one

Ongoing professional development and职业

Descripción de la vacante

Join our team in Thames is seeking an experienced Building Control Officer Processing to assess building consent applications under the Building Act 2004, ensuring compliance and safety across the district.

You will review plans, provide technical guidance to applicants and stakeholders, manage timeframes, and maintain records in Council systems while delivering excellent customer service.

Formación

• Experience in Building Consent Processing or Building Control within a New Zealand local government environment.
• Appropriate qualification in Building Control (or currently working towards this).
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code and associated regulations.
• Proven ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical and consistent way.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and provide professional advice.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and computer literacy.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work within statutory timeframes.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and process building consent applications in accordance with the Building Act 2004.
• Review plans and supporting documentation, making sound compliance decisions.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to applicants, builders, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage consent applications efficiently, ensuring statutory timeframes are achieved.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within Council systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond to building-related enquiries.
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, industry professionals, and internal teams.

Educación

Building Control qualification

Descripción del empleo

Senior/Building Control Officer Processing

If you're an experienced Building Control professional looking for your next opportunity, now is the time to make your move to the Coromandel.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Building Control Officer Processing to join our Building Unit in a permanent, full-time position based in our Thames office.

You will play a key role in ensuring building consent applications are assessed accurately and efficiently, helping to ensure homes and buildings across our district are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Your expertise will be valued as you navigate complex applications, provide sound technical advice, and support positive outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess and process building consent applications in accordance with the Building Act 2004.
• Review plans and supporting documentation, making sound compliance decisions.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to applicants, builders, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage consent applications efficiently, ensuring statutory timeframes are achieved.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within Council systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond to building-related enquiries.
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, industry professionals, and internal teams.

To be successful in this role, you'll be a confident decision-maker with a strong customer focus, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll enjoy building strong working relationships, solving problems, and contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in Building Consent Processing or Building Control within a New Zealand local government environment
• An appropriate qualification in Building Control (or currently working towards this)
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act 2004, New Zealand Building Code and associated regulations.
• Proven ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical and consistent way
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and provide professional advice
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and computer literacy
• Excellent time management and the ability to work within statutory timeframes
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

If you're an experienced processor looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Imagine working just 90 minutes from Auckland, Tauranga, and Hamilton while enjoying the unique Coromandel lifestyle. Spend your weekends exploring white sand beaches, coastal walks, local markets, and some of New Zealand's best outdoor recreation opportunities.

We offer:

• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Five weeks' annual leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment