Building Consent Officer – Processing

3 days ago

Cambridge, New Zealand Co-Lab Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

About the role | Mō te tūrangaWe're building something exciting – and we want you to be part of it As a Building Consent Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a professional, efficient, and customer-focused building control service across Co-Lab's member councils. This hands-on role involves processing building consent applications and providing expert technical advice to a wide range of stakeholders. You'll also support the Building Services Team with quality assurance responsibilities.

You'll be doing things like:

  • Processing building consents accurately and within statutory timeframes
  • Giving clear, timely advice to customers, contractors, and council teams
  • Leading technical audits and helping ensure consistent quality across the team
  • Supporting complex or high-risk building control matters
  • Mentoring other Building Consent Officers and helping the team grow

Some travel to participating councils will be required from time to time.

About you | Mōu

You'll bring:

  • A minimum qualification in building consent processing with C1 competency and Regulation 18
  • At least 2 years' experience supporting building consent processing staff
  • Strong decision-making skills and sound judgement
  • Great communication skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of people
  • Confidence interpreting complex legislation and technical standards
  • Solid knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and NZ Building Code
  • Experience using digital systems for consent processing
  • A clean, full NZ driver's licence

A new team, multiple roles, and a three-month campaignWe're starting up a brand-new team and looking for multiple Building Consent Officers to join us. This ad will run for three months as we build our crew – but we'll be assessing applications as they come in and may close the ad early if we fill all the roles. So don't wait – apply now if this sounds like your kind of opportunity

Why join us? | Ngā painga o te mahi mai ki a mātau

At Co-Lab, we're proud of our inclusive culture and the way we turn challenges into opportunities. You'll be part of a team that's dynamic, supportive, and always looking ahead. We also offer:

  • Birthday leave
  • Health insurance
  • N3 Discount Card
  • Long service leave
  • And more

About us | Mō mātau

Co-Lab is owned by 12 councils across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. We work together to:

  • Drive innovation through shared services
  • Facilitate joint procurement
  • Collaborate across councils to deliver better outcomes

Ready to apply?

Click 'Apply' now At the latest this ad will expire 9am, Monday 2 February 2026.

Got questions or want a confidential chat? Contact Jared McDowell, Building Services Workflow Manager, on

Please note: Co-Lab is unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. No matter your background or how you identify, if this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you.

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