Building Control Officer: Inspections

Tauranga City Council

Tauranga, part of the breath-taking coastal Bay of Plenty.  Tauranga Moana, Tauranga Tangata, he Tauranga mōu. A beach paradise right on your backdoor, a sparkling harbour, magnificent views.  Whether you're into fishing, hunting, swimming, or exploring nearby mountain bike trails, this is the place.

Are you a building inspector thinking about a move to the Bay of Plenty?  Come and explore your next career move with us.

As a building inspector with us at Tauranga City Council you will;

• Undertake scheduled building inspections ensuring building work complies with the approved consent
• Determine, document, and record outcomes, and generate inspection reports
• Review technical information and issue Code Compliance Certificate
• Provide professional high-quality support for the industry

You will be working within a team of highly skilled professionals and will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community. What is important to us is a high degree of aptitude and ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. We are prepared to provide continuing training and career development to ensure you'll be successful in your role.

We are looking for people with effective communication skills, the ability to learn quickly and work accurately. You will be a team player while also taking responsibility for individual tasks.

About you: 

• Systematic and detail orientated. High attention to detail
• Collaborative. Work well with your team members
• Self-starter. You must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Pro-active nature. Readiness to be hands-on and help out
• Strong communication skills. Quality customer service and conflict resolution
• Aptitude. For continuous learning & problem solving
• Adaptability and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise workload
• Computer literacy. Ability to comfortably navigate the modern digital environment

 Appropriate experiences or qualifications:

• Hold an appropriate Reg 18 qualification or are working towards one
• Are currently or have worked within a Building Consent Authority (BCA) or similar environment
• Have an understanding of the Building Act, New Zealand Building Code, and other relevant legislation as relates to the building industry

 What we offer

• A competitive salary
• On-going training and professional development
• Great team environment

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and hold a current full driver's license.

We look forward to sharing more about the benefits and our team culture with you during the interview. Come and join our team, apply now!

All new starters are required to show proof of vaccination as per Government vaccination guidelines.

Note: Applicant must have a legal right to work in NZ