About Us
Here at Whangārei District Council, we are passionate about growth and development. We inspire you to continuously refine your skills, acquire new ones, and connect with our community. We are proud to stand out and are dedicated to helping our district flourish. With stunning natural surroundings, great schools, and short commutes, our district is a fantastic place to live and work.

We support our people to succeed and believe in a healthy work/life balance. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing learning and professional development support, plus Life and Health Insurances. All in our new, purpose-built Civic Centre.

About the Role
We are on the lookout for a Building Control Officer to join our busy team. We are seeking someone with experience in processing building consent applications. Your primary focus will be to review plans, specifications, and other construction documentation to process and grant building consents. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring building consents are completed efficiently, effectively, and to a high standard, whilst contributing to the Council's status as an accredited Building Consent Authority.

About You
You should already hold a technical qualification that meets the Regulation 18 requirements under the Building Consent Authority (BCA) accreditation scheme. You will currently be working in a BCA or have experience working within a BCA as a Building Controls Officer. You should be detail-oriented and keen to join a close-knit, hard-working team. Additionally, you will:

• Hold, or be on a pathway towards a residential processing competency (Res 1-3),
• Be able to read, comprehend, and interpret plans and specifications,
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service,
• Communicate technical issues and concepts confidently and clearly,
• Show a high level of competence in the use of technology,
• Adapt quickly to challenges,
• Relate well to others and naturally defuse situations,
• Hold a current, valid driver's licence.

How to apply?
If this opportunity has sparked your interest, and you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds as it helps make our community stronger. If you share our values and commitment, you will find WDC a great place to work.