Building Control Officer Level 1

Building Control Officer – Level 1 & 2

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

Working at the Christchurch City Council gives you an opportunity to collectively enrich this city we call home. Work with like-minded individuals who every day ensure the safety of people living and working in our city's buildings.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Working as part of our Building Consenting Unit, you will provide customer service excellence as you facilitate high quality consent outcomes for our customers. As a professional in the industry, you'll appreciate the variety and complexity of consenting we look after here.

As a Building Control Officer with the Exemptions & Advice Team, your role will include:

• Providing technical building control advice to both internal and external customers through phone-calls, emails and on the front counter service.

• Receiving, inspecting and compiling site inspection reports in accordance with the territorial authority procedures

• Accurate and detailed recording of decisions

• Completing Discretionary exemptions and undertaking Certificate of Acceptance applications.

• Engaging with our customers, providing consistent technical and procedural advice on the Building Act 2004, Building Regulations and building code (including guidance on the principles and purposes of the Act) and Council processes.

• Adhering to statutory timeframes and achieving KPI's.

• Additional responsibilities include providing customer advice at the front counter emails and phone calls as part of public advice for the unit.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

We are recruiting Building Control Officers at Levels 1 and 2 and welcome applications from candidates at different stages of their career.

• You may come from a background in building construction, building design, consent processing, or inspections — whatever your technical expertise, we’re keen to hear from you.
• Sound understanding and application of Building Act, the Building Consent process, Building Regulations, the New Zealand Building Code Compliance Documents, New Zealand and Australian Building Standards, manufacturer's specifications and related approved documents.
• A qualification (or part way through a qualification) recognised as being suitable for building officials. See the position description for further details.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to cater your style to different audiences to ensure they understand the technical information being conveyed.
• Great attention to detail and organisation skills as documentation is a key part of our role and a legislative requirement.
• A good attitude and willingness to learn, while being a positive team player.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.

• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation

• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

• Hours of work - Full‑time position (40 hours per week) with two flexible workdays and three set days requiring availability until 5pm.

• Location - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street - Christchurch

• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 p.a. to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

• Closing Date – 29th June 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.