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Team Leader – Residential Inspections
Selwyn District Council – Rolleston
Selwyn District Council is seeking an experienced and people-focused leader to join its Building team as Team Leader – Residential Inspections. This role plays a key part in supporting one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing districts through the delivery of high-quality residential building inspection services and the promotion of a culture focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Working within a collaborative and customer-focused environment, the successful candidate will lead the day-to-day coordination of residential inspection and certification functions while supporting team capability, operational efficiency, and consistent service delivery across the Building team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating residential building inspection and certification activities
- Supporting and developing the Residential Inspections team
- Providing specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Driving continuous improvement and efficient service delivery practices
This role will suit a confident leader with experience managing people within a BCA inspecting and/or processing environment. Strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, and the New Zealand Building Code is essential, along with sound judgement, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Experience within a local or central government environment and strong digital capability will be highly regarded.
In return, Selwyn District Council offers flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, generous leave benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation supporting thriving communities across the district.
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Applications close Sunday, 18 May 2026.
Manager – Building Control
Whangarei District Council – Whangarei
Whangarei District Council is seeking an experienced, people-focused leader to head its Building Control team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape safe, resilient, and sustainable development outcomes across the district while leading a high-performing regulatory function.
Reporting at a senior level, the Manager – Building Control will oversee building inspections, consents, compliance, and property assessments, while ensuring Building Consent Authority (BCA) accreditation standards are maintained. The role also plays a key part in providing legislative guidance, managing risk, and leading the team through ongoing sector changes, including Building Act reforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a high-performing Building Control team
- Providing expert legislative advice and supporting sound decision-making
- Strengthening stakeholder relationships across Council and the community
- Managing risk and ensuring robust, compliant regulatory outcomes
This position suits a confident leader with proven experience in a regulatory or consenting environment, strong knowledge of building legislation, and the ability to build trusted relationships across stakeholders. Clear communication, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach are essential.
In return, the Council offers a values-driven culture grounded in tikanga, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle and community of Whangārei.
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Applications close Tuesday, 05 May 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
