Building Control – Building Assurance Officer / Kaiārahi Whakaū Hanga Whare

Porirua City Council

Porirua's changing. Thanks to new housing developments, large scale regeneration projects and new transport links, it's rapidly growing into a diverse, well-connected city with big opportunities. One thing we know for sure, is that the building control function is central to our city's growth, with the Building Assurance team dedicated to ensuring it is done well.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who is passionate about the building sector. You may be experienced in processing building consents keen to share your wisdom (with Senior opportunities available) or someone energetic to learn and embark on a career in building control with a degree in Building Science (or similar).

Our salary packages are competitive and combine this with a great team environment and the ease and added benefits of working in Porirua City you will not regret the move.

As our Building Assurance Officer, you will be involved in duties such as:

• processing building consents and other building related applications to ensure approved applications are in accordance with the Building Act 2004
• providing a customer-orientated service, communicating professionally, promptly, and providing technically accurate information to our customers
• establish good working relationships and add value to a close-knit team.

All about you

You'll need to show us that you:

• have a good understanding of the building legislation framework
• understand the principles of building design and construction techniques
• can work independently and make well-considered decisions
• can actively participate and share learnings to the benefit of the team
• have or are working toward a regulation 18 qualification.

To find out more about working for Porirua City Watch this video

If you need more information please call Leonie McPhail, Manager Building Assurance on 237 1464.

For a position description and to apply, please visit pcc.careercentre.net.nz

Applications close Tuesday, 7 December 2021.

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