Building Consent Officer

2 weeks ago

Rangiora, New Zealand Waimakariri District Council Full time

Are you highly organised, inquisitive, and solutions-focused? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work has a lasting impact on the community?

Join the Waimakariri District Council’s Building Unit Commercial Processing Team and help deliver practical, win-win solutions while ensuring quality and compliance across residential and commercial projects.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Process a variety of consents both Commercial and Residential, ensuring they meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code and associated legislation.
- Prepare schedules of specified systems and compliance schedules.
- Work within our BCA quality assurance system, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards.
- Work closely with colleagues and customers to provide practical, solutions-focused guidance.

**Essential Skills & Experience**:

- ** Regulation 18 qualification** (mandatory)
- Established Competency under the National Competency Assessment framework of minimum Commercial 1 and preferably 2, with 3 - 5 years' experience in a commercial consenting role.
- Experienced in compiling Compliance Schedules.
- Strong understanding of **building products, systems, and compliance requirements**:

- **Excellent written & verbal communication**, time management, attention to detail, and computer proficiency
- Ability to assess and process both **residential and commercial consents** with confidence

**Why Join Us?**
- Flexible work options & ongoing professional development
- Competitive remuneration package
- Work in the vibrant and fast growing **Waimakariri District**, just **30 minutes from Christchurch**:

- We are professional, approachable, family focused and committed to delivering **real solutions for our community**.

If you have the skills we're looking for, want to be part of a strong team with an excellent culture and are passionate about building control we’d love to hear from you.

Please click here to view a copy of the Position Description for this role.

This is a full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Salary range approximately $82,000 - 95,000 depending on experience.

To find out more about this role, for a confidential discussion please contact Aaron Haymes - Manager Building Unit on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV)

Applications close on Sunday 1st June 2025.

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.

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