Building Control Officer

Solutions Team Limited

Christchurch
Permanent
4 May 2026
4 June 2026
Negotiable based on experience
Renee Downey

Who We Are

Established in 2014, Solutions Team Ltd delivers expert building compliance services across New Zealand. We are committed to working collaboratively with our clients to achieve practical, risk-based regulatory compliance, always focusing on the best possible outcomes.

Drawing on decades of experience in the building and construction sector, along with strong local government and industry networks, we provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored to a wide range of needs.

Our services include building consent processing and inspections, technical training, and professional and management support. We work with councils, government agencies, construction companies, and private clients alike, and have built a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and quality service.

About The Role

We are looking for experienced Building Control Officers to join our Rolleston branch and become part of a high-performing, supportive team that takes pride in delivering quality outcomes and doing work that genuinely matters. Whether your strength sits in consent processing, building inspections, or you are already dual-competent across both, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will support our local Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) and, where required, contribute nationally. You will play a key part in assessing and processing building consent applications, providing trusted technical advice, and ensuring compliance with legislation, the Building Code, and best practice standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assessing, inspecting, and processing building consent applications in line with legislation and the New Zealand Building Code

  • Providing clear, practical, and professional technical advice to homeowners, builders, and key stakeholders

  • Maintaining accurate and reliable documentation, records, and reporting to support quality and compliance

  • Contributing to training, mentoring, and team development to strengthen technical capability across the team

  • Supporting competency requirements through regular assessments and ongoing CPD (Continued Professional Development)

  • Actively contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery, systems, and processes, helping us keep things efficient, consistent, and effective

About You

A Regulation 18-compliant qualification and a full New Zealand driver’s licence are essential for this role.

You bring a minimum of two years’ current or recent experience within the building or construction industry, ideally across residential projects, along with a solid understanding of the New Zealand Building Act, Building Code, and associated approved documents.

Current competency at a minimum of R3/C1 for horizontal fire separation within a residential setting is preferred, but not essential.

Intermediate computer skills are part of your everyday toolkit, including confidence using MS Word, Excel, and workflow or consent processing systems.

A strong focus on customer service sits naturally alongside your approach to work, supported by well-developed conflict resolution skills and the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

Collaboration comes easily, with a practical, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to work as part of a supportive, high-performing team.

Experience within a Building Consent Authority (BCA) or similar regulatory environment is welcomed and highly desirable, but not essential for the right person with the right capability and attitude.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where your work has a real and visible impact — not just on systems, processes, and KPIs, but on the communities and people who rely on them every day.

We offer above-award salary packages and flexible working arrangements that are designed to genuinely support work–life balance — not just sit nicely in a policy document. Whether you are an early riser, a structured planner, or someone who does their best work with a strong coffee and a bit of space to think, we are open to making it work.

Our culture is shaped by our people — those who turn up, back each other, solve problems together, and occasionally debate the merits of questionable office snacks. It’s a collaborative, supportive, down-to-earth environment, with just the right amount of humour to keep things moving through busy days. Being a dog person is a bonus — but don’t worry, we won’t hold it against you if you’re more of a cat person

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right next step for you and you feel you meet the requirements of the role, we would really love to hear from you.

To apply, please send through your CV along with a cover letter that tells us a bit about your experience, what excites you about this opportunity, your current location, and whether you would be open to relocating.

Applications can be emailed to careers@solutionsteam.co.nz

A quick note: applicants for this position must have New Zealand Residency.

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


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