Building Warrant of Fitness Officer

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

In the Building Consenting Unit we are putting safety first and ensuring that the buildings in this City are up to code and fit for our future.

**About the role**:
As a Building Warrant of Fitness Officer, your primary focus will be on auditing and ensuring compliance with all building consent authority and territorial authorities policies and procedures. Your role will involve working with customers towards compliance solutions with a strong emphasis on knowledge and implementation of specified systems to ensure the highest level of safety and adherence to statutory timeframes.

**About you**:
To excel in this role you will ideally have:

- Either currently working towards, or already having, a qualification recognised as being suitable for building officials (more information in the position description)
- Current full drivers licence
- At least 5 years' experience in a similar role in a Building Compliance environment in a Building Consent Authority, Territorial Authority, or IQP in New Zealand
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills which also display an ability to share relevant info, and an ability to clarify with questioning skills.
- In order to perform at your best, you'll be technologically savvy with experience in WorkSmart, and Connect/SAP/TRIM knowledge would be advantageous.

**What you'll get in return**:
In return, you'll receive opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment, in a team who respect and back each other. We're focused on developing our team and providing a platform to do so. When working for us you will also enjoy:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts

As a valued member of our Building Consenting Unit, you'll be part of an engaged and supportive team that takes immense pride in its work. We strive to be the best in New Zealand when it comes to ensuring building safety and compliance. Together, we foster a collaborative and encouraging environment, where each team member's contribution is recognised and celebrated.

Join us in this exciting journey as we shape the future of building safety in our City and set new standards of excellence across New Zealand. Together, we are building a safer and brighter future for our City and beyond.

If you are up for a challenge, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to contribute your auditing expertise and knowledge of specified systems in a different environment, then this could be a great opportunity for you

**Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?**

**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices_



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