Building Official

Solutions Team Limited

Christchurch
Permanent
28 November 2025
28 December 2025
Craig Rogerson

About Us

At Solutions Team, we have a team of expert, competent and qualified Building Consent Officers, who process and inspect residential and commercial building consents for Councils throughout New Zealand.

Our Building Consent Officers are committed to ensuring safe and compliant buildings across New Zealand. We work closely with councils, contractors, and the public to deliver efficient, professional, and high-quality building consent services.

We draw on decades of experience and strong industry networks to deliver cost-effective building consent, inspection, training, and professional services nationwide for councils, construction firms, and government agencies.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and technically competent Building Control Officer to join our team. If you are currently working with a competency in inspections both residential and commercial and ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Ideally, you will be dual competent in both processing and inspections, with experience across Residential 1–3 and/or Commercial 1–3. However, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are inspection competent and looking to broaden their scope. 

You will be part of a collaborative team at our Christchurch branch supporting local BCAs, but also nationally where required.

Reporting to the Inspections/Processing Managers you will play a key role in assessing and processing building consent applications, providing technical advice, and ensuring compliance with legislation, codes, and best practice standards.

What You’ll Do

  • Assess, inspect and process building consent applications in line with legislation, the Building Code, and customer procedures.
  • Provide clear and professional technical advice to homeowners, builders, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, correspondence, and reporting.
  • Contribute to training, supervision, and team development to build technical capability.
  • Ensure competency standards are maintained through regular assessments and CPD.
  • Support continuous improvement in service delivery, systems, and processes.

What You’ll Bring

  • A Regulation 18-compliant qualification (as per MBIE guidance).
  • A full New Zealand driver’s licence.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ current or recent experience in the building/construction industry across a range of residential projects.
  • Strong knowledge of the NZ Building Act, Building Code, and approved documents.
  • Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and workflow systems).
  • Proven ability to provide excellent customer service and resolve conflicts constructively.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to share knowledge and support others.
  • Experience working with a Building Consent Authority (BCA) or similar organisation (desirable).

 Why Join Us

As part of a team that plays a critical role in ensuring safe and compliant buildings for our communities. At Solutions Team we offer a supportive, professional, and collaborative environment, where you will have access to training, CPD, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

To apply, please email our team a copy of your CV and cover letter to: careers@solutionsteam.co.nz 

For a no-obligation chat, please contact Craig Rogerson on 03 366 0077 or alternately email craig@solutionsteam.co.nz

N.B. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled once the right candidate is found.

Applications for this position must have New Zealand Residency or a valid New Zealand Work Visa.

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


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