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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.
Building Official
Solutions Team Limited - Selwyn (Rolleston)
Solutions Team Limited is seeking a capable and driven Building Official to join its Selwyn (Rolleston) team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation supporting Building Consent Authorities across New Zealand, known for its technical expertise and commitment to quality outcomes.
Working across a diverse portfolio, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to safe, compliant building outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering trusted technical advice and supporting effective consent processing and inspection services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing and/or inspecting building consent applications with accuracy and efficiency
- Providing clear, practical technical guidance to homeowners, builders, and industry professionals
- Producing high-quality documentation and maintaining strong reporting standards
- Supporting team capability through knowledge sharing and mentoring
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and service delivery
This role will suit a motivated professional with a Regulation 18 qualification and current competency, along with at least two years’ experience in the New Zealand building or construction sector. Strong knowledge of the Building Act and Building Code, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trust and navigate complex situations are essential. Experience within a BCA environment will be advantageous.
In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative team environment, gain exposure to a wide range of projects and councils nationwide, and benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities. This is a chance to make a meaningful contribution to building quality and community safety.
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Applications close Monday, 27 April 2026.
Building Official
Solutions Team Limited - Christchurch
Solutions Team Limited is looking for an experienced Building Official to join its Christchurch team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a well-regarded organisation delivering consent processing and inspection services to Building Consent Authorities across New Zealand, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
This role offers the chance to work across a range of projects, applying your technical expertise to support safe and compliant building outcomes. You will be part of a collaborative team, providing clear, practical advice while ensuring consistency and accuracy in regulatory processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing, processing and/or inspecting building consent applications
- Providing clear and practical technical advice to a range of stakeholders
- Preparing accurate documentation and maintaining strong reporting standards
- Contributing to team development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining professional competency through CPD
This opportunity is well suited to a Building Official with a Regulation 18 qualification and current competency, supported by at least two years’ experience in the New Zealand building or construction sector. A solid understanding of the Building Act and Building Code, along with strong communication and customer service skills, will be key to success. A full New Zealand driver’s licence is required, and experience within a BCA environment will be an advantage.
You will be joining a professional and supportive team that values collaboration, ongoing development, and high standards of work, with the opportunity to contribute to safer communities across New Zealand.
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Applications close Monday, 27 April 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
