Trainee Building Inspector: Training, Field Work, Growth

Join Our Team; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training & mentoring

Bonding period for qualification enrol

Work vehicle for those living nearby

Competitive local government benefits

Job summary

Waipā District Council is seeking a motivated individual to join the Building Compliance team as a Building Inspector - Trainee. This permanent, full-time role offers structured training, mentoring and a clear path to building inspector competency, with a mix of site visits and essential documentation from day one.

We welcome school leavers and graduates with a practical interest in construction. You must hold a full NZ driver’s licence; Regulation 18 qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a solution-focused approach to customer service.
• Experience with problem-solving in a construction or building context.
• Organised and detail-focused, comfortable using technology.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Building Inspectors and learn on-site duties.
• Inspect residential building work for compliance under Building Code and Building Act.
• Manage inspections calendar and waiting lists to keep projects moving.
• Independently issue CCC, COA, CS and BWOFs as competency develops.
• Build relationships with homeowners, builders, architects and developers.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Technology use

Education

Reg 18 qualification (advantage) or Level 6 Building Surveying Diploma

Job description

Waipā District Council is seeking a motivated individual to join the Building Compliance team as a Building Inspector - Trainee. This permanent, full-time role offers structured training, mentoring and a clear path to building inspector competency, with a mix of site visits and essential documentation from day one.

We welcome school leavers and graduates with a practical interest in construction. You must hold a full NZ driver’s licence; Regulation 18 qualifications are advantageous.