Building Consents Officer

2 weeks ago

Napier, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of building compliance? We're on the lookout for a Building Consents Officer (Processing) to join our team and ensure adherence to the New Zealand Building Code and legislative requirements.

This is your chance to deliver exceptional service, tackle unplanned obligations with confidence, and manage compliance schedules with precision.

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

- Support Building Administrators with technical aspects of creating and amending compliance schedules during the consent process.
- Provide responsive and consistent service for unplanned or emergency obligations.
- Ensure Council meets or exceeds Building Consent Authority accreditation standards to maintain compliance under the Building Act.

**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 (Processing)
- Department
- City Strategy
- Locations
- Dunvegan House
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time

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