Building Control Officer - Processing (Commercial) Skip to content Here at Whangarei District Council, we are passionate about growth and development.
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About the Role We are on the lookout for a Building Control Officer to join our busy team.
We are seeking someone with experience in processing commercial building consent applications.
Your primary focus will be to review plans, specifications, and other construction documentation to process and grant building consents.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring building consents are completed efficiently, effectively, and to a high standard, whilst contributing to the Council's status as an accredited Building Consent Authority.
About You You should already hold a technical qualification that meets the Regulation 18 requirements under the Building Consent Authority (BCA) accreditation scheme.
You will currently be working in a BCA or have experience working within a BCA as a Building Controls Officer.
You should be detail-oriented and keen to join a close-knit, hard-working team.
Additionally, you will: Hold, or be on a pathway towards a commercial processing competency (Com1-3), Be familiar with specified systems and fluent in the drafting of compliance schedules, Be able to read, comprehend, and interpret plans and specifications, Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service, Communicate technical issues and concepts confidently and clearly, Show a high level of competence in the use of technology, Adapt quickly to challenges, Relate well to others and naturally defuse situations, Hold a current, valid driver's licence.
How to apply?
If this opportunity has sparked your interest, and you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please get in touch.
We would love to hear from you.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds as it helps make our community stronger.
If you share our values and commitment, you will find WDC a great place to work.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion, whether that be around the role, team, flexible working, salary (or any other topic) Amanda would love to chat!
Please feel free to contact Amanda in our People and Capability team on: (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463 or email at .
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