Building Quality Manager (Building Services Manager)

Waikato District Council

Ngaruawahia
Permanent
21 September 2026
1 October 2026
Waikato District Council

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves the Waikato district which covers more than 400,000 hectares (418.893ha). It borders Hamilton City from the north, east and west. There are 2,422 kilometres of roads which you can travel throughout the district.

Our Head Office is based in Ngaaruawaahia, just 10 minutes North of Hamilton, so with no traffic or parking issues, your journey to and from work is stress free.

The opportunity

Lead Excellence. Drive Compliance. Shape the Future.

We're seeking an exceptional Building Quality Manager to lead our Building Services function and provide strategic direction across building consent, inspections, compliance, quality assurance, and accreditation activities. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of building regulation, lead high-performing teams, and help ensure safe, sustainable development across the Waikato district.

Reporting to the Development Support Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the Building Services team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused, and compliant regulatory services. As Council's Responsible Manager and authorised IANZ representative, you'll oversee accreditation requirements, quality assurance systems, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

This role combines strategic leadership, operational management, and technical expertise, providing advice to senior leadership and governance forums while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer excellence.

What will I do?

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a high-performing Building Services team
  • Lead Building Consent Authority and Territorial Authority functions in accordance with legislative requirements
  • Maintain Council's BCA accreditation and quality management systems
  • Oversee building consent, inspection, compliance, and enforcement activities
  • Manage organisational risks associated with Building Act decisions and regulatory functions
  • Build strong partnerships with customers, industry professionals, MBIE, IANZ, BOINZ, iwi, and other stakeholders
  • Drive innovation, business improvement, and digital transformation initiatives
  • Manage budgets, resources, contracts, and service performance
  • Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leaders and elected members
  • Support emergency management and business continuity activities when required

What will I bring?

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior leadership position within a regulatory, public sector, or building-related environment
  • Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating multidisciplinary teams
  • National Diploma in Building Control Surveying or an equivalent building-related qualification
  • Strong experience working within a Building Consent Authority environment
  • Extensive knowledge of the Building Act, Building Code, BCA Accreditation Regulations, and associated legislation
  • Sound understanding of local government processes and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience managing budgets, contracts, procurement, risk, and operational performance
  • Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A current New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence

Highly regarded:

  • Previous experience leading a Building Consent Authority
  • Experience managing IANZ accreditation assessments
  • Previous NCAS competencies and understanding of technical accreditation requirements

Why join our team?

We are at an exciting stage of our journey and are continuing to progress through a significant organisational transformation that is helping shape our future.

As our organisation evolves, you'll have the opportunity to influence how we work, contribute fresh ideas, and help build a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people can thrive.

We are committed to investing in our people and providing ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities to support your professional aspirations.

If you're looking to be part of a team that embraces change, values innovation, and empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional information

 Salary dependent on skills and experience, please note the title of this role will be changing to Building Services Manager.

Waikato District Council offers a range of benefits to employees:

  • Free parking.
  • Annual performance and remuneration reviews.
  • Subsidised health insurance.
  • Birthday leave.
  • One work life balance day for every 6 months (after 12 months).
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Wellbeing program.
  • Free health checks, training and education during our annual Work Safe Home Safe event.
  • Boost program for discounts and special offers at New Zealand retailers and service providers.

Please note we will be screening applications as they come through.

We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment which includes alcohol and drug testing.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Apply now!

Application closing date: Thursday, 1st of October 2026 at 12:00am.

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


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