Building Support & Quality Officer

Make a difference behind the scenes of safe, high-quality building outcomes.

We’re looking for an organised and customer-oriented Building Support & Quality Officer to join our Building Compliance team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide essential administrative and customer support across building consent and compliance processes.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting building consent and Project Information Memorandum (PIM) processes from application through to completion
• Vetting applications to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
• Assisting customers with enquiries and guiding them through Council processes
• Maintaining accurate records, systems, and reporting
• Coordinating inspections and helping manage team workflows

What you’ll bring

• Proven administration experience with strong attention to detail
• A customer-first mindset with confident and clear communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• A positive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in local government
• A relevant qualification and/or willingness to study towards a NZ Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment (In employment) (Level 4)

Why join us?

At Waipā District Council, we’re passionate about building connected communities and delivering exceptional service. You’ll join a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills and make a real impact in your local district.

We also offer competitive local government benefits, including health & life insurance, retail discounts, subsided health and fitness memberships, and three days special leave between Christmas and New Years.

Location

Flexible across our Waipā offices – work from Cambridge or Te Awamutu, whichever suits you best.

Applications close: Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 5pm.

Reference #

38949

Posted on

10 Jun 2026

Closes on

24 Jun 2026 17:00

Location(s)

Cambridge

Expertise

Administration & Office Support, Building Control

Job level(s)

Entry, Graduate, Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time