Date: 4 Dec 2024
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Supportive team and flexible working options available
• Opportunity to help build a better future for Auckland
• Outstanding career and development opportunities

Interested in diversifying your work life? Want to work across a varied portfolio?

As one of the largest Building Consents departments in the Southern Hemisphere, we offer unique and expanded services to our customers from providing advice with regard to Building Act and Building Code requirements, assessing building consent applications submitted against Building Act/Code requirements, granting building consents, and inspection of building work during construction and issuing of Code Compliance Certificates.

With over 600 staff across the region, we are a seasoned rōpū of Auckland Council and as such, keen to hear from individuals looking to take the next step in building modern and innovative ways of working to drive environmentally friendly solutions for Tamaki Makaurau.

We offer stability, flexibility, and mobility aka job satisfaction!!

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor Inspector with extensive experience to join the Premium Services team within Building Consents, to specialise in Reclad Inspections.

Reporting to the Team Leader Reclad Field Surveying, you will provide technical advice and contribute to the re-clad process for all consents, applying key principles and deliverables for the Building Control team and legislative requirements. This is a specialist role, where you will provide escalated advice and help to make decisions on relevant Building Act 2004, NZ Standards, NZS3604 and the Fencing & Pools Act 1987 and Building code aspects and technical issues raised by other business units.

As a go-to person on everything technical, you will be key in determining when Consents have demonstrated compliance with the Building Code and subsequently approving the issue of the consent. A large scope of your role involves cladding, external envelope, and weather tightness to not only ensure the integrity of the building but its ability to keep exterior elements out and interior elements inside.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Inspect building work to ensure compliance with building consents, building codes, building consent authority’s ‘BCA’ policies, and other legislative requirements, and make appropriate technical decisions on inspection outcomes
• Help increase customer understanding of the building code and Council processes by providing accurate and timely advice in a customer centric manner
• Apply sound reasons for decisions and maintain accurate, robust records of inspections

Click HERE to access Position Description

He kōrero mōu: About you
We will be looking for individuals with the right experience and qualifications to match it. Your background will demonstrate considerable experience in Building and Construction, ideally in a regulatory environment where you have gained excellent knowledge of weather tightness principles and remediation design. Understanding the Local Government Act 2002, Building Act 2004, and/or the Resource Management Act 1991 would also be ideal.

Familiarity with effective monitoring disciplines and a good understanding of local authority building processes will ensure you are providing valuable advice on complex technical and procedural requirements to customers, builders, and developers. Furthermore, with a solid eye for detail, you are competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and can easily adapt to new systems. A current New Zealand driver’s license is also required for the role.

What we will be looking for:
An NZ Trade Certificate or equivalent related building industry qualification (or related discipline)
At least 5 years of cumulative experience in a building surveying and inspection-related regulatory environment
A comprehensive understanding of the Building Act, Building Code, and technical & structural integrity aspects of building design and construction standards
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service focus with a solution oriented approach, while upholding high ethical standards during inspections and enforcement activities
A full, clean NZ Driver’s License is required to travel to different inspection sites

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a city we are proud of for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development so that you become a professional expert in building compliance.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered. On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click HERE to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

If this sounds like your perfect career opportunity, apply today with your cover letter and CV! Tono Mai, Apply Now!

Applications close: 18 December 2024

*** Please note that due to the upcoming holiday period, we may not be able to reach out regarding interviews until the week of 13 January 2025. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

**Please note this role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

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