Senior Building Surveyor | Auckland CBD

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Employee benefits

Job summary

Auckland Council's Building Consent department is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead and mentor the Project Assessment team in Auckland CBD. You will guide the team, ensure efficient processing of building consents for residential and commercial applications, and contribute to shaping Auckland's built environment with a focus on development and professional growth.

Key duties include reviewing consent plans, mentoring staff, implementing training, and driving improvements in team

Qualifications

• Experience in the building industry, preferably in a BCA environment.
• Sound understanding of the Building Act 2004, Local Government Act 2002, and Resource Management Act 1991.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor staff.
• Strong leadership and strategic clarity.
• Ability to develop training initiatives for team development.

Responsibilities

• Review building consent plans and make informed compliance decisions.
• Mentor and coach processing officers on technical matters.
• Develop and implement training initiatives to enhance team skills.
• Collaborate with team leaders and managers to address non-conformance issues.
• Drive measurable improvements in team capability, operational performance, and output quality.

Education

Regulation 18 compliant qualifications (Com1+)

Job description

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• Large scale project environment offering a varied scope of work
• Fantastic opportunity for career development
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Auckland CBD

Auckland Council’s Building Consent department has exciting opportunities for Senior Building Surveyors within the Project Assessment team. In this senior role, you will be instrumental in guiding and mentoring your team while ensuring the efficient processing of building consents for both residential and commercial applications. You'll play a vital part in shaping the quality of the built environment in Auckland, contributing to solutions for the city’s building shortage, all while fostering professional development within your team.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Reviewing building consent plans and making informed compliance decisions.
• Mentoring and coaching processing officers on technical matters.
• Developing and implementing training initiatives to enhance team skills.
• Collaborating with team leaders and managers to identify and address non-conformance issues.
• Driving measurable improvements across team capability, operational performance, and the overall quality of outputs through a proven, evidence‑backed track record of elevating skills and effectiveness.

The role requires a proven ability to lead with strategic clarity, elevate performance standards, and drive the consistent delivery of high‑quality outcomes. It also demands a demonstrable track record of measurably increasing team capability, operational efficacy, and overall output quality, ensuring that individuals and teams not only meet expectations but continually grow beyond them. You will bring experience in similar positions, supported by a sound understanding of the building consent process and relevant legislative requirements. Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop staff are essential, enabling you to guide team members in their professional growth and uphold a culture of excellence.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• Extensive experience in the building industry, preferably in a BCA environment.
• Regulation 18 compliant qualifications and technical competency (Com1 or above).
• A proven history of significantly elevating team skills, boosting operational performance, and enhancing the quality of delivered outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all building-related fields, including technical knowledge of design/construction principles and practices.
• Familiarity with the Building Act 2004, Local Government Act 2002, and Resource Management Act 1991.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritisation abilities.
• High numeracy and strong process orientation.

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world‑class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE .

This role has a remuneration range of $105,579 - $111,789 (based on skills and experience)

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.