Building Consents Officer

3 days ago

Napier, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time

An exciting opportunity awaits in our Building team We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to train as a Building Consents Officer within our Inspections Team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in administering the Building Act and associated regulations while ensuring the smooth coordination and delivery of customer-centric building consent services.

You'll be instrumental in upholding a consistent and effective building consent framework while embodying the values and culture of the City Strategy Directorate.

If you're eager to learn, thrive in a regulatory environment, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you

As our **Building Consents Officer - Trainee within our Inspections Team** some of your responsibilities will be to:

- Inspect building work for compliance with the NZ Building Code and to minimize financial risk to Council.
- Issue code compliance certificates to meet legislative requirements.
- Provide a responsive and consistent approach to unplanned and emergency service delivery.
- Ensure Council meets or exceeds Building Consent Authority accreditation standards.
- Answer duty building phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
- Complete building-related service requests.
- Adhere to Council policies and procedures.

**To be considered for this role**, you will have:

- A qualification meeting Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006, or a trade-based construction qualification with a commitment to obtaining a Regulation 18-compliant qualification.
- A current driver’s licence.
- Experience in a Building Consent Authority or at least 9-10 years of practical construction industry experience.
- A good understanding of the Building Act and New Zealand Building Code.
- Strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise workloads while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage positively with diverse groups.
- Proficient in using computers and related technologies.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- A customer-focused approach with a commitment to excellent service.

**About Us**

Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?

At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description - Building Consents Officer - Trainee (Inspections)
- Department
- City Strategy
- Locations
- Dunvegan House
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time

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