Building Control Officer - Processing

Westland District Council

Hokitika
Permanent
5 May 2025
4 June 2025
Carina Nielsen

 

Tā tātou atarua – Our vision

By investing in our people, caring for the environment, respecting the Mana Whenua cultural heritage, and enabling investment, growth, and development we will enrich our district and the people that reside here.

He angitūtanga - The opportunity

Te Kahui o Poutini - Westland District Council is based in Hokitika on the South Island’s beautiful West Coast. This is your opportunity to work in an area that is surrounded by mountains, rainforest, rivers and lakes. You will become part of and contribute to a growing vibrant community, where the great outdoors is right on your doorstep. 

We are seeking an experienced Building Control Officer - Processing to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. Joining a dedicated team, you will perform a range of tasks relating to building-related BCA and Territorial Authority (TA) functions. This primarily involves processing building consent applications, Certificates of Acceptance, Project Information Memorandums and Exemptions and TA related activities. 

He kōrero mōu - About you

You will have:

  • 3-5 years experience in a similar role 

  • R1-2 and C1-2 competency 

  • A qualification recognised in Regulation 18 of the Building Regulations 2006 Act is essential. This must be a diploma or bachelor’s in construction, surveying, drafting, engineering or similar

  • A thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and bylaws 

  • High level of computer literacy especially with relevant programmes/software

  • Excellent communication and time management skills

  • An understanding of the Council environment, and an appreciation for the political and sensitive nature of Local Government

  • A valid full New Zealand driver’s license.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer

Working at Te Kahui o Poutini - Westland District Council is an opportunity to build on your experience as a Building Control Officer and broaden your skill set through training, development and practice in a wide range of job-specific tasks and activities. 

We offer:

  • 3 days extra leave between Christmas and New Year’s

  • Views of the Southern Alps and Aoraki Mount Cook

  • No traffic lights!

Tono mai ināianei - Apply now 

This is your chance to work in the Westland District. Apply directly on our website: https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/your-council/careers/ 

An application form, along with a full CV and cover letter is required to apply for the position. You must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

For enquiries about the role, please email hr@westlanddc.govt.nz. 

Applications close 4 June 2025 or when the vacancy is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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


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