Team Leader

16 hours ago

Alexandra Otago, New Zealand Central Otago District Council Full time NZ$93,000 - NZ$135,000 per year

Posted: 18/11/2025

Closing Date: 19/01/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alexandra

Job Category: Other

Central Otago District Council is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Building Control team. This pivotal role provides technical and people leadership to ensure high-quality, customer-focused building control services that help our communities build safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the Building Act 2004.

About The Organisation
At Central Otago District Council, we live by our whakatauki:

'Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou.
Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.'
This embodies our commitment to respect, collaboration, and community well-being.

Benefits

  • Modern and tech-savvy working environment
  • Flexible work practices
  • 5 equivalent weeks of annual leave
  • Exciting opportunities for training and career development
  • Te ao Māori and tikanga competency courses available to all staff
  • Option to join an active social club

Job Description
JD - Team Leader - Building Control

You will assist the Regulatory Services Manager with mentoring, coordination, and oversight of the Building Control Team, supporting a collaborative, proactive, and high-performing team environment.

This position can be based in either Cromwell or Alexandra, offering flexibility within a modern and digitally enabled workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day coordination, mentoring, and technical leadership to the Building Control team.
  • Assisting the Regulatory Services Manager in achieving compliance and performance goals.
  • Promote efficiency, innovation, and customer-focused practices across all Building Control functions.
  • Contribute to accreditation and support continuous improvements in system, process, and staff capability.
  • Champion Council's health and safety practices and promote a culture of wellbeing and mutual respect.

Desired Skills And Experience
What you'll need to succeed:

  • A professional qualification in the building industry that meets Regulation 18 under the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.
  • At least 10 years' experience in building control, with competencies in Residential 1–3 and Commercial 1–2 processing and inspections.
  • Strong knowledge of the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code, and relevant territorial authority legislation.
  • Proven leadership, mentoring, and dispute resolution skills with the ability to guide and develop others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation and customer correspondence.
  • Strong computer literacy and familiarity with digital consenting systems.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • A valid New Zealand driver's licence.

Applications close 19/01/2026

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