Our Building Compliance team is responsible for undertaking the territorial authority functions under the Building Act, ensuring buildings in Selwyn are safe and fit for purpose. Working with our community, you'll promote a culture of building compliance and understanding, supporting and being empathetic while achieving the necessary outcomes.
You will work as part of our close-knit team to deliver a superior end-to-end customer experience.
Your key responsibilities will include: Service request investigationsCustomer engagement, education, and conflict resolutionBuilding compliance assessmentsAssessing discretionary exemption and certificates of acceptance applicationsIssuing building noticesAbout you: Our ideal candidate will:
Be calm, honest, and approachable with excellent interpersonal skillsHave BCA or relevant TA experience, or several years of practical building experienceBe detail-oriented with the ability to see the big pictureMake technical decisions using sound judgement, risk analysis, and researchYou will also have:
An understanding and application of the Building Act, Regulations, Building Code, and StandardsHigh-level digital literacy and experience in a range of software applicationsA NZ Diploma in Building Surveying (Level 6) or equivalent NZ qualificationCurrent Class 1 driver's licenceWhat we can offer: Great work-life balance with flexibilityCareer coaching and developmentLife insuranceWellbeing and volunteer leaveThree days paid leave between Christmas and New YearTwo weeks paid Partners LeaveSick leave from day oneDiscounts with local and national businessesAbout us: Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities, and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers, and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:
· Be a good human
· Be brave - Think differently
· Better together - Make it happen for Selwyn.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.
If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work, and play, join us today!
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