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.

Desired Skills and Experience

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 4 August 2025.