Senior Building Control Officer - Processing Queenstown Lakes District Council – Queenstown, South Island
Senior Building Control Officer - Processing
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We're looking for a Senior Building Control Officer – Processing to join our Building Services team in Queenstown.
What you'll be doing / He aha te mahi
The Building Control Officer – Processing is responsible for administering the requirements of the Building Act 2004, the Building Regulations and the New Zealand Building Code, in accordance with the QLDC Policies and Procedures.
The role will involve:
Receiving and processing applications for building consents, amendments and minor variations ensuring that all legal requirements are met and compliance decisions are appropriately made and recorded.
Ensuring that plans, specifications and other documents demonstrating compliance are obtained and are checked by the appropriate qualified personnel.
Assessing compliance of all building work against the Building Act and Building code, recommending appropriate enforcement action within your scope of authority.
Compile accurate records of communications with customers and ensure the accurate update of Council's database records.
Administer (under appropriate delegation & authority) the provisions of the Local Government Act, Building Act, Plumber Gas Fitters & Drainlayers Act, and their associated regulations.
Respond to and assist property owners, tradesmen, architects and the public on matters relating to building within the district.
What you'll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka
You will have at least 5 years of building control experience and a solid understanding of legislative documents such as the Building Act 2004. Ideally, you will have experience administering (under appropriate delegation & authority) the provisions of the Local Government Act, Building Act, Plumber Gas Fitters & Drainlayers Act, and their associated regulations. You should be able to work independently with strong time management and organisational skills. You will be eligible for membership of the Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ).
To best succeed in this role, you'll have:
Possess an appropriate NZ qualification relating to Building Controls, such as the NZ Diploma in Building Surveying (Level 6)
A current and valid New Zealand Driver's licence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Possess an eye for detail with the ability to contrast and collate information without becoming enmeshed in the detail
What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:
Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only)
Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
Genuine commitment to your training and career development
To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Tony Baldwin, Team Leader - Building Compliance (Inspections), on ******
Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.
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