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The Building Services Division (approximately 26 people) is tasked with ensuring the appropriate statutory requirements are met through the processing of building consent applications, undertaking building, plumbing and drainage inspections, ensuring compliance with the Building Act (2004), and providing advisory services. The division is also contracted to provide building services on behalf of the Manawatu District Council at its Feilding Office. Main Purpose Building Officers are responsible for ensuring that building work (including plumbing and drainage) – either new or modifications to existing structures – meet the required standards under the Building Act through processing building consents and inspecting site work. This role will have a focus on plumbing and drainage aspects. Key Areas of Responsibility - Review documentation submitted for Building Consents to ensure that it meets the required standards. Process building consents as per Council and statutory guidelines (in terms of quality and timeliness) endeavouring to make sure that risk and potential liability to Council is reduced. - Carry out inspections of building work in line with relevant Building legislation to ensure that work complies with Council and Statutory guidelines endeavouring to make sure that risk and potential liability to Council is reduced. - Investigate and respond to queries and complaints in a timely and professional manner. Where necessary, escalate queries and complaints to the most appropriate person. Keep Team Leader and / or Head of Building informed of any issues that may require further attention (e.g. high risk, contentious). - Provide advice on building-control related matters to developers, engineers, architects, consultants, tradespeople, and the general public. - Maintain a high working knowledge of changes to legislation, codes of practice, and other relevant information Typical qualifications, skills and experience: A relevant professional or tertiary qualification acceptable under Regulation 18 Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006, or the ability to achieve a Diploma level qualification
Experience in a Building Consent Authority processing and/or inspecting building consent plumbing and drainage works up to level C3 in the national BCA competency system
Experience, and certified competent in processing / inspecting up to Level R3 Building Consents / work is highly desirable.
Full, clean, NZ Drivers Licence is essential
Good understanding of relevant Building Statutes, Codes, and Standards and their practical application
Experience in a building (or building related) trade Skills and Attributes - Focus on providing excellent customer service - High degree of initiative with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to communicate with a wide range of people from varying backgrounds in an effective, sensitive and professional manner (written, over the phone, and face to face) - Excellent time management and organisation skills - Ability to work to time frames and/or under pressure whilst maintaining professionalism (both in manner and delivery of work) - Ability to be flexible in re-prioritising and re-organising work accordingly - High degree of integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidence especially when dealing with sensitive and confidential information. - Computer literate – including ability to use Microsoft Office - Reasonable level of fitness required (may need to walk around building sites, climb ladders, and manoeuvre in small spaces when inspecting). To apply for the role Please fill out the application form by clicking on the Apply Now button below. Please also upload a CV and Cover Letter with your application.
If you have any questions please email recruitment@boinz.org.nz or phone 04 473 6009
Note: Applicant must have a legal right to work in NZ
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