At Invercargill City Council, we're committed to fostering a safe and thriving environment for all our residents. Our Consenting & Environment - Compliance, Inspections & Enforcement team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional regulatory services that protect our community and built environment.

We're now seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join us as a Compliance Officer - Building. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional or someone ready to take the next step up in their career to deliver real impact in a regulatory setting.

About the Role
In this role you will monitor and enforce compliance with the Building Act, associated regulations and Council policies. Day-to-day you will:

• Manage the Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) system and related compliance schedules, including audit inspections.
• Conduct on-site and desk-based compliance monitoring of buildings with specified systems, earthquake-prone designations, and swimming pools.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to building owners, professionals and internal stakeholders to support regulatory compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of systems, processes and the quality management framework.
• Build positive relationships across Council and with external stakeholders, fostering an education-first approach to regulation.

What You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualification in regulatory compliance, building control, or relevant area (Level 4-6) or significant relevant experience.
• 2-5 years' experience in a building control, compliance, or regulatory environment.
• Sound understanding of the Building Act 2004, the Building Code, and related compliance frameworks.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to prepare reports, notices and clearly explain complex legislative/technical matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Desirable: experience in document control; local government context; ability to read plans/specifications and explain technical language to customers.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There is outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach & the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!

For more information, please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application Apply online at www.icc.govt.nz

Applications close 23 November 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.