Team Leader Technical Trainer

Whanganui District Council

The Whanganui district is undergoing rapid population growth and consequently an unprecedented building boom. In response, the Whanganui District Council is wishing to expand its team of building officers to ensure it continues to deliver an effective, efficient and responsive service to the local building industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Technical Training to join our passionate team of building professionals. Whanganui District Council has run a highly successful cadet Building Control Officer program for several years and is excited to continue this and take it to the next level.

If you have a passion for sharing your experience and knowledge across a diverse skill set from junior to senior officer this could be the role you've been looking for. You'll need to maintain your NCAS competency for this role so processing and inspecting building consents will also be part of your day.

Working within the Building Control Team you will be:

• Leading and reviewing Council's in-house cadet building control officer program
• Contributing to Building Control Officers training outcomes and reviews of performance of staff under direct or indirect supervision
• Conducting building inspections
• Assessing and processing building consent applications
• Advising and interpreting relevant building legislation
• Ensuring compliance of buildings and structures with all relevant legislation

In addition to your salary, we are offering:

• Phone and Surface Pro
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid annual BOINZ membership
• Paid professional development and training

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Regulation 18 qualification
• Competency levels based on the National Competency Assessment System
• Audit/review experience
• Building control experience

You will be solutions-focused with strong interpersonal skills ensuring that regulatory systems are in place. You will thrive in flexible environments working both onsite and in the office.

If you are looking to take the next step in your building career in the building control environment then you need to contact Greg Hoobin, Building Control Manager for a chat on 06 349 3009.

If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW! (Only applications via Council's website will be accepted for this role).

Interested? Please review the position description and apply via our careers site without delay: https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies

Reference code 6436763

Please note, only applications submitted via our careers page can be considered.

Applications close 30 September 2023

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