Are you a seasoned professional in the building industry with leadership experience?

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering an effective and efficient building control service for Central Otago.

This role offers flexibility to be based in either Cromwell or Alexandra.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Planning and Regulatory Services Manager in providing leadership and mentoring to the Building Control team.
• Assisting the Building Control Officers in providing a customer-focused service to facilitate people to build properly through a fast and cost-effective process.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A professional qualification in the building industry that meets Regulation 18 in terms of the Building Consenting Authority Regulations.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the building control field, with competencies in Residential 1-3 and Commercial 1-2 processing and inspections.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare reports.
• Practical working knowledge of computer systems.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and customer service.
• A valid New Zealand driver’s licence.

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.

Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!

Visit Council’s website for a copy of the job description and to apply.

Applications Close: 7 February 2025.

(Note: Candidates may be interviewed prior to the application closing date.)