Team Leader

• Lead and empower a talented team
• Drive innovation and process improvement
• Contribute to sustainable development and exceptional customer experiences

About the organisation

Invercargill City Council is shaping the future of New Zealand's southernmost city — a place known for its commitment to community, resilience, and ambition. The Council plays a critical role in enabling sustainable development, providing excellent customer service, and fostering a thriving community where people want to live, work, and invest. With a culture built on Responsibility, Respect, Positivity, and Going Above and Beyond, ICC empowers its people to make a genuine impact while working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Are you looking for a role where you affect positive change and add value to a high performing operation?

About the role

The Team Leader – Consenting and Applications is a newly created role, combining Building and Planning consenting and application processes under one team within the Consenting and Environment Group. Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, this role will lead and develop a team dedicated to delivering high-quality building and resource consenting services. This key position ensures that all consenting activities are compliant, meet accreditation standards; are efficient, customer-focused, and support Invercargill's sustainable growth and development.

In this role, the Team Leader will:

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of consenting professionals.
• Oversee the efficient processing of building and planning applications, contract management, and maintaining a strong emphasis on customer experience.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure decisions are robust, consistent, and aligned with the Building Act, RMA, and related regulations.
• Support the maintenance of Council's BCA accreditation.
• Contribute to strategy and policy for the Consenting and Environment team.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment, accountability, and shared success.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational excellence with people development and strategic contribution. You will be joining an organisation that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous growth - both for its people and the wider community.

About you

You will be an experienced consenting professional with proven leadership capability and a passion for delivering great outcomes for both people and place. With at least five years' experience in building or resource consenting within a New Zealand local government or regulatory context, you will bring a technical understanding and sound judgment to complex issues.

If your focus has been solely in one area of consenting, this presents a unique opportunity to be fully supported in developing your skill set in either the building or planning environments.

You'll be a confident communicator and relationship builder - someone who can lead a team with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Bringing a tertiary qualification in building control, planning, resource management, or a related discipline, you may also possess a professional membership with BOINZ or NZPI.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who wants to further develop their skill set, influence positive change, drive service excellence, and help shape the future of Invercargill. Relocation assistance is offered for those relocating.

How to apply

To read the position description or to apply, visit Decipher Group at

To discover more about Invercargill City Council, visit

For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Lisa Edwards on , or

We encourage you to express your interest earlier as we will be actively screening upon application.