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Takamatau Bay Council
Job Description
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Te Tūranga | About the role
Tauranga is one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand, with many exciting residential and pivotal commercial projects both planned and underway. Our Building Services team plays an important role in making this happen, by ensuring these buildings across the city are safe, compliant, and fit for the people who live, work, and visit here.
After a great response to our first campaign, we’ve opened another opportunity for a qualified and competent Building Control Officer – Processing to join the team. If you have current residential or commercial processing competency and are looking for a great opportunity to help shape your city, while working in a supportive, knowledgeable and high performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role, you’ll assess and certify building consent applications, reviewing plans and supporting documentation to ensure they meet the requirements of the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and relevant regulations. You’ll provide clear, practical advice to customers and industry professionals, make sound technical decisions, and help ensure applications are processed accurately and within statutory timeframes.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical assessment work, has strong attention to detail, and wants to contribute to good building outcomes across Tauranga. You’ll be part of a team that values your expertise, supports ongoing learning, and works together to deliver a professional and customer-focused service.
We offer a competency-based pay system, meaning your salary increases as your competency level grows. You’ll also benefit from flexible working arrangements, five weeks’ annual leave, and ongoing training and development to help keep your skills current and aligned with industry and legislative changes.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll help deliver professional, high-quality building consent processing services for a range of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. Day to day, this will include:
assessing building consent applications, plans, and technical documentation
checking compliance with the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and related regulations
certifying applications and supporting timely, accurate consent decisions
providing clear technical advice to customers, designers, and industry professionals
interpreting legislation, regulations, standards, and acceptable solutions
maintaining accurate records and completing processing documentation
working with colleagues to support consistent, high-quality decision-making
contributing to continuous improvement across Building Services
Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for someone with strong technical judgement, current building consent processing competency, and a practical, customer-focused approach. You’ll bring:
a Regulation 18 qualification under the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006
current residential or commercial processing competency
proven experience in building consent processing or a related building control role
strong knowledge of the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and associated regulations
the ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical and consistent way
excellent written and verbal communication skills
confidence explaining technical information clearly to a range of customers
strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to decision-making
good time management and the ability to work to statutory timeframes
a collaborative approach and commitment to delivering good outcomes for the community
Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council
At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of.
If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you’ll find meaningful work and opportunity here.
We offer a supportive and flexible workplace, with benefits including 5 weeks’ annual leave, flexible hours and career development opportunities.
You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.
Te Tukanga | How to apply
To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.
Applications will close Sunday 13th September
We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz
You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.
Te Tūranga | About the role
Tauranga is one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand, with many exciting residential and pivotal commercial projects both planned and underway. Our Building Services team plays an important role in making this happen, by ensuring these buildings across the city are safe, compliant, and fit for the people who live, work, and visit here.
After a great response to our first campaign, we’ve opened another opportunity for a qualified and competent Building Control Officer – Processing to join the team. If you have current residential or commercial processing competency and are looking for a great opportunity to help shape your city, while working in a supportive, knowledgeable and high performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role, you’ll assess and certify building consent applications, reviewing plans and supporting documentation to ensure they meet the requirements of the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and relevant regulations. You’ll provide clear, practical advice to customers and industry professionals, make sound technical decisions, and help ensure applications are processed accurately and within statutory timeframes.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical assessment work, has strong attention to detail, and wants to contribute to good building outcomes across Tauranga. You’ll be part of a team that values your expertise, supports ongoing learning, and works together to deliver a professional and customer-focused service.
We offer a competency-based pay system, meaning your salary increases as your competency level grows. You’ll also benefit from flexible working arrangements, five weeks’ annual leave, and ongoing training and development to help keep your skills current and aligned with industry and legislative changes.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll help deliver professional, high-quality building consent processing services for a range of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. Day to day, this will include:
assessing building consent applications, plans, and technical documentation
checking compliance with the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and related regulations
certifying applications and supporting timely, accurate consent decisions
providing clear technical advice to customers, designers, and industry professionals
interpreting legislation, regulations, standards, and acceptable solutions
maintaining accurate records and completing processing documentation
working with colleagues to support consistent, high-quality decision-making
contributing to continuous improvement across Building Services
Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for someone with strong technical judgement, current building consent processing competency, and a practical, customer-focused approach. You’ll bring:
a Regulation 18 qualification under the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006
current residential or commercial processing competency
proven experience in building consent processing or a related building control role
strong knowledge of the Building Act 2004, Building Code, and associated regulations
the ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical and consistent way
excellent written and verbal communication skills
confidence explaining technical information clearly to a range of customers
strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to decision-making
good time management and the ability to work to statutory timeframes
a collaborative approach and commitment to delivering good outcomes for the community
Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council
At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of.
If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you’ll find meaningful work and opportunity here.
We offer a supportive and flexible workplace, with benefits including 5 weeks’ annual leave, flexible hours and career development opportunities.
You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.
Te Tukanga | How to apply
To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.
Applications will close Sunday 13th September
We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz
You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.
