Building Consent Officer

• Do you pride yourself on your organisational skills?
• Are you inquisitive and innovative with outstanding interpersonal skills?
• Looking for a role where you can have a positive, lasting impact on your community?

The Waimakariri District Council serves a community of nearly 60,000 that is currently experiencing rapid growth. This brings with it abundant challenges across a diverse range of areas. We promise to be professional, approachable and solutions-focused when providing for our community.

The Council have an exciting new opportunity for a Building Consent Officer. The role of Building Consent Officer is part of the Building Unit Commercial Processing Team, based in Rangiora. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week worked Monday to Friday, usually between 8am – 4.30pm.

In this position, you will process building consent applications across both residential and commercial areas in a manner which is consistent with the BCA quality assurance system and in accordance with the Building Act 2004, The Building Code, and Building Regulations 1992. There will be a strong emphasis on working with colleagues and customers to find solutions.

As part of the Building Unit, and working with internal and external stakeholders, the Building Consent Officer has a major role in relation to Health & Safety of the built environment.

Ideally, you will be a BCO with 3-5 years’ experience with outstanding interpersonal skills and have the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people. You will be confident working across residential and commercial projects in order to come up with “win-win” solutions. Having a Regulation 18 qualification is essential.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, believes in continuous improvement and welcomes new learning and experiences by sharing, contributing and cooperating with the others. You must have thorough understanding of the Building Act 2004, New Zealand Building Code, New Zealand and Australian Building Standards, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of building products and building systems.

We are looking for someone with well-developed written & oral communication, strong attention to detail, sound computer skills & the ability to effectively prioritise workloads. You will be a team player with a ‘Can do’ attitude and have a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers.

We invest in the well-being of our staff and take seriously the happiness and satisfaction our staff has in their work. Flexible working options are available, and ongoing training will be encouraged after a settling-in period. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with someone who demonstrates the right attitude as well as the relevant and proven experience.

The Waimakariri District offers a wide range of recreational and lifestyle opportunities and is a very desirable location, being less than 30 minutes' drive from Christchurch. Whatever your choice of living environment, it is readily available and affordable in the Waimakariri.

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If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Kelly La Valley – General Manager Planning, Regulation & Environment on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications close 06/04/2025