Building Control Officer

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, offering an unbeatable lifestyle with stunning beaches, world-class walks, and vibrant communities. It’s a great place to live, work, and play.

To support Tauranga’s growth and maintain safe, high-quality development, we’re growing our Building Services team. If you’re an experienced Building Control Officer – Processing, with a National Competency Assessment System (NCAS) competency in Residential or Commercial work and are looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Building Control Officer – Processing, you’ll assess and certify building consent applications to ensure they meet the requirements of the Building Act 2004. You’ll review plans and documentation, provide clear technical advice to customers, and ensure decisions are made accurately and on time.

You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team that values your expertise. We offer a competency-based pay system, meaning your salary increases as your competency level grows. You’ll also benefit from flexible working arrangements and have access to ongoing training and development to keep your skills sharp and up to date with industry changes.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in a building-related discipline, as required by Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006
• A current Residential and/or Commercial NCAS competency
• Proven experience in building consent processing or a related role
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Act 2004, Building Regulations 2006, and the Building Code
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to explain technical information clearly and professionally to a range of customers
• A detail-focused, methodical approach to decision-making

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

If you need more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz   

Applications extended to close on Sunday 19th July

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Building Control Officer - Processing