Team Leader - Building Consents

Tasman District Council; Richmond; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Tasman District Council in Richmond, South Island, is seeking a Team Leader - Building Consents to lead a technical team responsible for processing building consent applications and ensuring compliance with the NZ Building Code. You will drive timely decisions, continuous improvement, and high-quality customer service.

The role requires leadership experience, a Level 6 Building Control Surveying qualification, and a strong knowledge of regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Five years’ senior experience in a Building Consent Authority or building design/construction industry.
• Proven experience processing complex residential and commercial building consent applications.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and building standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing processing team.
• Manage consent allocation and workflow to meet statutory timeframes.
• Ensure consistent, accurate and legally compliant consent processing; drive service improvements.
• Support quality assurance, competency development and auditing activities.
• Provide expert technical advice to applicants, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Build strong relationships across Council and the wider development sector.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Diploma Level 6 in Building Control Surveying

Job description

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Tasman District Council - Richmond, South Island

• Base salary + benefits + health insurance +Birthday Leave

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable and people-focused leader to join our Building Assurance team and play a vital role in ensuring safe, sustainable and compliant buildings for our community.

About the Role

As Team Leader - Building Consents, you'll provide leadership to a team of Building Technical Officers responsible for processing building consent applications and assessing compliance with the New Zealand Building Code. You'll ensure high-quality, timely decision-making while supporting continuous improvement, customer service excellence, and the ongoing success of Council's Building Consent Authority accreditation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing processing team
• Managing consent allocation and workflow to meet statutory timeframes
• Ensuring consistent, accurate, and legally compliant consent processingDriving process improvements and service efficiencies
• Supporting quality assurance, competency development, and auditing activities
• Providing expert technical advice to applicants, stakeholders, and colleagues
• Building strong relationships across Council and the wider development sector
• Contributing to strategic initiatives and organisational improvement

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership capability.

You'll have:

• A Level 6 Diploma in Building Control Surveying or an equivalent recognised qualification applicable to building design and construction building qualification
• At least five years' senior experience within a Building Consent Authority or the building design and construction industry
• Proven experience processing complex residential and commercial building consent applications
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and building standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

At the Tasman District Council, you'll be part of an organisation that values:

• Meaningful work that directly impacts local communities
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• The chance to live and work in one of New Zealand's most desirable regions.

Join Us

If you're an experienced building consent professional ready to lead a talented team and help deliver outstanding outcomes for the Tasman community, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 8988