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Building Official
Solutions Team Limited - Wanaka
Solutions Team Limited is seeking a skilled Building Official to join their Wanaka branch, contributing to safe, compliant, and high-quality building outcomes across New Zealand. This permanent role is ideal for candidates who are inspection-competent in residential and commercial projects and are ready to broaden their scope into processing, or for those already dual-competent.
The successful candidate will assess, inspect, and process building consent applications, ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Act, Building Code, and industry best practice. They will provide clear technical advice to homeowners, builders, and stakeholders, maintain accurate documentation, and support local Building Consent Authorities while contributing nationally when required. The role also involves mentoring, team development, and supporting continuous improvement in systems and processes.
Applicants should hold a Regulation 18-compliant qualification, a full New Zealand driver’s licence, and at least seven years’ experience in the building or construction industry. Solutions Team offers a professional, collaborative environment with ongoing development opportunities, training, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in communities nationwide.
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Applications close Friday, 13 February 2026.
Senior Building Control Officer
Solutions Team Limited - Wellington
Solutions Team Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Building Control Officer to join their Wellington branch, contributing to safe, compliant, and high-quality building outcomes across New Zealand. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with councils, contractors, and homeowners, ensuring building consent applications and inspections meet the New Zealand Building Act, Building Code, and industry best practice.
The successful candidate will be inspection-competent or dual-competent in processing and inspections, providing clear technical advice, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting local Building Consent Authorities while contributing to national projects. The role also involves mentoring and training team members, promoting professional development, and supporting continuous improvement in systems, processes, and service delivery.
Applicants should have a Regulation 18-compliant qualification, a full New Zealand driver’s licence, and at least seven years’ experience in the building or construction industry, with strong knowledge of legislation and excellent communication skills. Solutions Team offers a supportive, professional environment, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in New Zealand communities.
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Applications close Friday, 13 February 2026.
Building Consent Processing Specialist
National Processing Ltd
National Processing Ltd is on the lookout for a skilled Building Consent Processing Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on processing building consent applications for client BCAs and Agents across New Zealand, working within contracted timeframes using platforms such as GoGet, Objective Build, or traditional paper-based systems.
The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of the NZ Building Act, Building Code, and associated regulations, holds a competency level from RES1 to COM3, and has a qualification recognised under Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulation 2006. Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, accuracy, and a collaborative mindset are essential.
If you enjoy processing building consents but are looking for a fresh environment or a supportive team, National Processing Ltd could be the perfect fit. The company operates from offices in Waikanae (Head Office) and Hastings, with flexible hybrid and work-from-home options available.
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Applications close Thursday, 15 January 2026.
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
