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Building Surveyor – Expressions of Interest
Selwyn District Council - Rolleston
Selwyn District Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Building Surveyors to join its Residential Building Team. Full-time permanent opportunities are available within both the Residential Processing and Residential Inspections teams.
These roles contribute to ensuring safe and compliant residential development across one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing districts.
Responsibilities include:
- processing or inspecting a wide range of building consents
- providing expert advice on Building Act matters
- working collaboratively with applicants, architects, licensed building practitioners and internal council teams to support quality building outcomes.
The Residential Processing role works closely with a supportive team to deliver an end-to-end customer experience, while the Inspections role offers a high degree of autonomy in the field, backed by a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
Ideal candidates will hold a New Zealand Diploma in Building Surveying (Level 6) or equivalent qualification with current R2 or R3 competency, and have experience within a Building Consent Authority or Territorial Authority. Strong communication skills, sound technical judgement, digital literacy and a commitment to professional development are essential.
Based in Rolleston, just 25 km from Christchurch, the role offers excellent work-life balance, career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Applications close Tuesday, 07 April 2026.
Senior Building Surveyor – Residential Processing
Selwyn District Council - Rolleston
A rewarding opportunity is available for an experienced building professional to join a high-performing team as Senior Building Surveyor – Residential Processing in Rolleston.
Working within one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing districts, this role plays an important part in supporting safe, compliant development across the community. Reporting to the Residential Processing Team Leader, the Senior Building Surveyor helps lead the day-to-day delivery of building consent processing, ensuring operational workflows run smoothly and quality assurance systems are consistently applied.
Key responsibilities include:
- assessing and making decisions on building consent applications
- providing technical guidance and mentoring to team members
- supervising surveyors working outside their current competency levels
- ensuring quality system documentation and sign-offs are completed in a timely manner.
The role requires sound judgement, risk-based decision making and a strong understanding of the New Zealand building regulatory framework.
The ideal candidate will bring at least five years’ experience in the building industry, a qualification aligned with Building Regulation 18, and current R3 competency (or the ability to maintain it). Strong communication skills, digital capability and a collaborative approach are essential.
Based in Rolleston, just 25km from Christchurch, the role offers excellent work-life balance, career development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture, along with benefits such as wellbeing leave, life insurance, volunteer leave and additional paid leave over the Christmas period.
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Applications close Tuesday, 07 April 2026.
Senior Building Control Officer
Stratford District Council - Stratford
This varied role combines office-based work with time spent out in the community, supporting safe and compliant building practices across the district. The Senior Building Control Officer plays a key role in helping Council meet its statutory obligations under the Building Act 2004 and related building regulations, contributing to the safety and quality of the built environment.
Responsibilities include:
- assessing and processing building consent applications
- carrying out site inspections to ensure work aligns with approved plans and the New Zealand Building Code
- providing clear technical advice to applicants, builders and stakeholders
- undertaking Building Warrant of Fitness and swimming pool inspections
- maintaining accurate records
- mentoring junior team members within the building control team.
Stratford District Council is looking for a professional with strong decision-making ability, excellent interpersonal skills and advanced knowledge of New Zealand’s building regulatory framework. Candidates with current building control competencies, or a relevant technical background with a commitment to gaining them, are encouraged to apply.
Based in Stratford, the role offers a supportive team culture, professional development opportunities and a lifestyle that balances rewarding work with access to the region’s outstanding natural environment.
This is a great opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of the Taranaki region.
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Applications close Wednesday, 01 April 2026 and will be reviewed as received.
Building Official
Solutions Team Limited - Rolleston
Solutions Team Limited is seeking experienced Residential Building Consent Processing and/or Building Inspection professionals to join its Selwyn-based team. Supporting Building Consent Approvals Ltd — New Zealand’s first and only nationwide Building Consent Authority (BCA) — this role focuses on R1 to C1 residential consenting across the Canterbury region.
The successful candidate will:
- Assess, inspect, and process residential building consent applications
- Provide clear, practical technical advice to homeowners, builders and stakeholders
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records
- Contribute to training, supervision and team capability development
- Participate in CPD and competency assessments
- Support continuous improvement of systems and service delivery.
Applicants must hold a Regulation 18-compliant qualification, a full New Zealand driver’s licence and at least two years’ recent residential construction experience. Strong knowledge of the NZ Building Act and Code, solid computer skills and excellent communication and customer service abilities are essential. BCA experience is desirable.
Solutions Team offers a supportive professional environment, ongoing development opportunities, and above-market remuneration with performance incentives. Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid work visa.
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Applications close Thursday, 19 March 2026 and will be reviewed as received.
Building Official
Solutions Team Limited - Timaru
Solutions Team Limited is seeking an experienced Building Official to join its Timaru branch, supporting councils nationwide with expert building consent processing and compliance services.
This role will suit a competent Building Control Officer with strong consent processing experience, or dual competency in processing and inspections, who is looking to contribute to high-quality, compliant building outcomes.
Key aspects of the role:
- Assess and process building consent applications in accordance with the Building Act and Building Code
- Provide sound technical advice to homeowners, builders, and sector stakeholders
- Support local BCAs while contributing to national service delivery when required
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold regulatory and competency standards
- Contribute to training, supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ongoing professional development and CPD supported
Applicants must hold a Regulation 18-compliant qualification and have a minimum of seven years’ recent experience in residential construction. Experience within a BCA environment is desirable.
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Applications close Friday, 13 March 2026 and will be reviewed as received.
About us
Since 2008 we've been operating behind the scenes assisting those in the building surveying industry to find employers and employees. Our experience in this area has enabled us to launch HR Division as a fully established recruitment service specialising in the building surveying sector.
Using the Building Officials Institute of NZ's comprehensive network, we utilise our in-depth knowledge of the industry and our established relationships across New Zealand and internationally to offer a specialised recruitment service.
Our Vision
- To be the lead recruitment specialist in the building surveying sector
- To offer value to the building surveying sector by providing lower than industry standard prices for our recruitment services
- Understanding our client's business objectives and recruitment needs to effectively source the right placements
- Commitment to supporting our candidates before, during and after placements
How we're different
- We genuinely understand industry issues along with the challenges of sourcing qualified staff and are well placed to assist local government and private organisations
- Through our connection to the Building Officials Institute we understand and champion the work of our clients and the skill sets of our candidates
- We have an established network of building surveying professionals and can communicate through multiple channels both nationally and internationally
