Team Leader - Building Consent Inspections

Talent Propeller Limited; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in Invercargill is seeking a Team Leader for Building Consent Inspections. This permanent full-time role involves overseeing compliance inspections in accordance with the Building Act 2004. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of building compliance. The position offers a flexible working environment and various employee benefits, ensuring a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career progression and training opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Access to sick leave from day one

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in building inspections or related regulatory environments.
• Current or eligibility for Regulation 18 accreditation.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements for building consents.

Responsibilities

• Manage building inspections to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Establish processes for effective execution of building control functions.
• Lead and motivate team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Building inspection knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering

Job description

Overview

Team Leader - Building Consent Inspections (Permanent Full-Time)

Invercargill City Council

Our friendly Compliance, Inspection and Enforcement team are seeking a Team Leader - Building Consent Inspections to ensure the effective, efficient, and compliant delivery of building inspection services in line with Council's responsibilities as a Building Control Authority.

You'll oversee inspections to uphold the Building Act 2004, provide operational oversight, expert guidance, and foster a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused culture.

The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

• Managing building inspections to ensure compliance with the Building Act, Building Code, and relevant standards while overseeing and coordinating the issuance of Code Compliance Certificates (CCC).
• Establishing robust processes for the effective execution of building control authority (BCA) functions and regularly review inspection processes to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Ensuring that accreditation of the BCA inspection function is maintained, and service standards are continuously reviewed and enhanced enabling the ongoing accreditation of the service.
• Leading, coaching and motivating team members while encouraging a workplace culture of shared ideas, problem solving and mutual support.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Four to five years demonstrated experience in building inspections, building control, or related regulatory environments.
• Current or eligibility for Regulation 18 accreditation under the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and related legislation with strong understanding of compliance requirements for building consents, inspections, and Code Compliance Certificates (CCC).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical requirements in plain language.
• Current Full NZ Driver's License.

What we offer

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at [phone]. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council .

Applications close 23 October 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand

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