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Building Consent Processing
Tauranga City Council - Tauranga
Flexible Work Options Available.Tauranga City Council is seeking experienced Building Control Officers with current residential or commercial processing competency to join its Building Services team. With a flexible approach to employment, the Council is open to permanent full-time, permanent part-time, fixed-term and casual working arrangements, with hybrid and remote options available depending on the role.
Working within one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, you will play an important role in supporting safe, compliant and sustainable building outcomes across Tauranga. The role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while working alongside a supportive and experienced team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing building consent applications, plans and supporting documentation.
- Applying the Building Act, NZ Building Code and related regulations to consent processing.
- Providing technical advice and guidance to customers, designers, contractors and industry professionals.
- Making sound, consistent and practical decisions throughout the consent process.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support quality and timely outcomes.
- Contributing to a customer-focused and continuously improving Building Services team.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Building Control professional who holds current residential or commercial processing competency, a Regulation 18 qualification and strong knowledge of New Zealand building legislation. Excellent technical judgement, communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.
Tauranga City Council offers a range of flexible working arrangements to suit different circumstances, including hybrid working, professional development, competency-based pay progression and five weeks’ annual leave for permanent employees.
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Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred working arrangement when applying.
Quality & Compliance Lead
Ōtorohanga District Council - Ōtorohanga
Ōtorohanga District Council is seeking a detail-focused Quality & Compliance Lead to join its Building Control team. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to lead quality assurance and compliance activities while supporting the Council’s Building Consent Authority accreditation and helping ensure safe, compliant buildings and swimming pools across the district.
The successful candidate will take a lead role in maintaining the Building Quality Management System, coordinating audits, monitoring compliance activities and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. The role will also involve building compliance work, including swimming pool barrier inspections, Building Warrants of Fitness, specified systems and broader building safety requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
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Maintaining and improving the Building Quality Management System and supporting BCA accreditation requirements.
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Coordinating audits, monitoring compliance and ensuring quality processes are consistently applied.
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Undertaking building compliance activities, including swimming pool and Building Warrant of Fitness requirements.
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Investigating issues, monitoring outcomes and supporting enforcement processes where required.
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Providing practical advice and guidance to building owners, contractors, pool owners and members of the public.
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Interpreting legislation and applying regulatory requirements in a practical and consistent manner.
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Identifying opportunities for process improvement and supporting quality across the Building Control function.
This role is ideal for a technically minded professional with relevant building control qualifications, knowledge of the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code and associated legislation, and experience in quality systems, auditing, compliance or process improvement. Strong analytical, investigative, communication and organisational skills are essential.
Ōtorohanga District Council offers a supportive team culture, professional development, a $200 annual wellness benefit and the opportunity to contribute to safe buildings, safer swimming pools and strong regulatory outcomes across the district.
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Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 4 October 2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Senior Building Control Officer
Ōtorohanga District Council - Ōtorohanga
Ōtorohanga District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Building Control Officer to join its Building Control team. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a diverse range of building projects while helping ensure safe, compliant outcomes for communities across the district.
As a Senior Building Control Officer, you’ll provide technical expertise, practical advice and high-quality service throughout the building consent and inspection process. You’ll work with homeowners, developers, builders, architects and industry professionals, while supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
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Processing building consent applications and undertaking inspections.
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Providing technical advice and guidance to customers, contractors and stakeholders.
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Managing complex technical matters and making sound, well-reasoned decisions.
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Issuing certificates and ensuring statutory requirements are met.
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Supporting Council’s accreditation requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues and contributing to team capability.
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Ensuring compliance with the Building Act, NZ Building Code and associated legislation.
This role is ideal for a building control professional with a relevant technical qualification, current R1–3 and C1–3 competencies, strong knowledge of New Zealand building legislation and experience across consent processing and inspections. Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills are essential.
Ōtorohanga District Council offers a supportive team culture, professional development opportunities, a $200 annual wellness benefit and the chance to make a genuine contribution to safe and sustainable communities.
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Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 4 October 2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Senior Building Control Officer
Southland District Council - Invercargill
Shape the future of building control in Southland.
Southland District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Building Control Officer to join its Building Solutions team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a diverse range of residential, rural and commercial projects, while helping develop capability and deliver safe, compliant outcomes for Southland communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing building consents and undertaking inspections across a diverse portfolio.
- Providing technical advice, guidance and quality assurance support.
- Mentoring colleagues and supporting the development of technical capability.
- Ensuring Council meets its obligations under the Building Act, Building Code and related legislation.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.
This role is ideal for a building control professional with a recognised Regulation 18 qualification, current R1, R2 and C1 competencies, strong knowledge of New Zealand building legislation and experience across consent processing and inspections.
We’re also open to applications from emerging Building Control Officers ready to take the next step in their career.
What’s in it for you? Competitive remuneration of $92,330–$108,626, professional development, a supportive and experienced team, mentoring opportunities, diverse work and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
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Applications close 9 October 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received, so don’t delay.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Building Control Team Leader
Southland District Council - Invercargill
Southland District Council is seeking an experienced Building Control Team Leader to join its Building Solutions team. This permanent leadership role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team of Building Control professionals while helping shape the delivery and future direction of building control services across one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse districts.
Working alongside the Building Control leadership team, the successful candidate will provide leadership, coaching and day-to-day direction to Building Control Officers responsible for consent processing and inspections. The role will focus on service excellence, capability development, statutory compliance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading QLDC's Building Control Authority function
- Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing, customer-focused Building Control team.
- Managing workloads and ensuring statutory timeframes, quality and consistency are maintained.
- Supporting professional development and building capability across the team.
- Driving innovation, continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Building strong relationships with customers, industry stakeholders and colleagues.
- Working collaboratively across the Building Control leadership team to support performance and service delivery.
This role is ideal for a people-focused leader with building control experience, strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code and associated legislation, excellent communication skills, and Regulation 18 qualifications with competency aligned to R1-3 and C1-2 requirements.
Southland District Council offers professional development, leadership growth opportunities, competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture. Relocation assistance may be available.
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Applications are reviewed as received, so don't delay.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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
