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Accreditation and Technical Manager
Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) - Wellington
The Building Officials of New Zealand is seeking an experienced Accreditation and Technical Manager to join its National Office team. This Wellington-based role offers the opportunity to lead the Accredited Building Surveyors programme and provide technical direction across BOINZ's work to support professional standards, sector capability, and regulatory excellence.
The successful candidate will manage and improve the Accredited Building Surveyors programme, including applications, renewals, audit moderation, training delivery, policies, assessors, facilitators, CRM information and process improvements. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role will also provide technical guidance on building legislation, regulatory change, training content, submissions, member communications, sector engagement, events and new programme opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, promoting and improving the Accredited Building Surveyors programme.
- Providing expert technical guidance on building legislation, compliance pathways and regulatory change.
- Supporting technical training delivery, assessment, moderation, policies and programme processes.
- Working with councils, government agencies, technical specialists, members and sector stakeholders.
- Contributing to submissions, communications, events and new professional development opportunities.
This role is ideal for an experienced building surveying professional with a recognised qualification, or equivalent relevant experience and at least 10+ years' experience across the building, design, inspection, regulatory, or building control sectors. Strong technical judgement, clear communication skills and the ability to work confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders are essential.
BOINZ offers the opportunity to contribute to national sector leadership, professional standards and the ongoing development of building surveying capability across New Zealand.
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Applications close Friday, 4 September 2026.
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.
Building Services Manager
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to lead one of New Zealand's most respected Building Control Authority teams.
This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to influence the quality and future of the built environment across one of the country's fastest-growing districts. As part of the Planning & Development leadership team, the successful candidate will lead a team of more than 40 staff while ensuring QLDC continues to deliver high-quality, customer-focused building control services and maintains its Building Control Authority accreditation.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive building industry experience, strong leadership capability and a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while driving continuous improvement and positive organisational change.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading QLDC's Building Control Authority function
- Maintaining BCA accreditation and regulatory excellence
- Providing strategic and technical leadership across building services
- Driving quality assurance, innovation and continuous improvement
- Managing complex building-related claims and disputes
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing team
- Building strong relationships with industry, regulatory partners and the community.
What makes this opportunity stand out?
- Leadership role within a high-performing organisation
- Opportunity to shape building control services in a rapidly growing district
- Stunning Queenstown Lakes lifestyle
- Hybrid working options
- Southern Cross health insurance
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
For experienced building control and regulatory leaders seeking to make a meaningful impact while living in one of New Zealand's most spectacular locations, this is an exceptional career opportunity.
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Applications close Monday, 14 September 2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Building Control Officer - Processing
Tauranga City Council - Tauranga
A qualified and technically competent Building Control Officer – Processing with experience in building consent assessment and regulatory compliance. Skilled in reviewing plans, specifications, and supporting documentation to ensure applications meet the requirements of the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and associated regulations. Brings sound technical judgement, strong attention to detail, and a methodical approach to assessing and certifying building consent applications. Confident interpreting legislation, standards, and acceptable solutions, and providing clear, practical advice to applicants, designers, and industry professionals. Committed to making consistent, well-informed decisions while maintaining statutory timeframes and accurate processing records. A collaborative and customer-focused professional who values continuous improvement, effective communication, and delivering safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose building outcomes for the Tauranga community. This role offers an opportunity to contribute technical expertise within a supportive, high-performing team while continuing to develop competency and stay current with legislative and industry changes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assess and process residential, commercial, and industrial building consent applications.
- Review plans, specifications, and technical documentation for compliance.
- Apply the Building Act 2004, Building Code, regulations, standards, and acceptable solutions.
- Certify applications and support accurate, timely consent decisions.
- Provide clear technical advice and guidance to customers, designers, and industry professionals.
- Maintain accurate processing records and documentation.
- Apply sound technical judgement and ensure consistent decision-making.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality building control services.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, professional development, and positive community outcomes.
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Applications close 13 September 2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Building Control Officer
Stratford District Council - Stratford
Stratford District Council is seeking a motivated Building Control Officer to join its Building Services team in a full-time permanent position. Based in Stratford, this role offers the opportunity to work across both office and field environments, supporting safe, compliant, and high-quality building outcomes while contributing to the growth and wellbeing of the local community.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and processing building consent applications, carrying out building inspections, and providing technical advice to applicants, builders, and other stakeholders. The role also involves undertaking Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) and swimming pool inspections, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with the Building Act, Building Code, and Building Consent Authority accreditation requirements. Working within a collaborative team, you will play an important role in helping Council meet its statutory responsibilities while delivering excellent customer service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing and processing building consent applications in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Conducting building, BWoF, and swimming pool inspections to ensure compliance with approved standards.
- Providing technical guidance and practical advice to customers and industry professionals.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting Building Consent Authority accreditation requirements.
- Building positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and external stakeholders.
This role is ideal for an experienced Building Control Officer or someone with a relevant technical or trades background who is working towards the required qualifications. Applicants with current competency in building consent processing or inspections, strong knowledge of New Zealand's building legislation, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach will be well suited to this opportunity.
Stratford District Council offers ongoing professional development, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, te reo Māori learning support, subsidised recreation benefits, an active social club, free parking, and a positive workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and work-life balance.
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Applications close 03 September 2026.
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
