Do you have a passion for leading people and a technically strong Building Consent Officer?

About the Role

Working within the Building Control Team you will be:

• Leading a team of building inspectors including mentoring of cadets and providing sound technical advice and guidance to the team and to the public.
• Contributing to Building Control Officers training outcomes and reviews of performance of staff under direct or indirect supervision
• Conducting building inspections
• Assessing and processing building consent applications
• Advising and interpreting relevant building legislation
• Ensuring compliance of buildings and structures with all relevant legislation

If you have a passion for leadership, or if this is an opportunity to step up to progress your career this could be the role you've been looking for.

What you will bring:

• A Regulation 18 qualification
• Competency levels based on the National Competency Assessment System
• Audit/review experience
• Building control experience
• Solution-focused
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we are offering:

• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid annual BOINZ membership
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Active Social club
• Relocation costs to the right candidate

About Whanganui District

Whanganui City has been growing in population and businesses in recent years with the buzz of new families and represents an incredible lifestyle location - close to New Zealand's best outdoor experiences in bush, cycle trails, river and skiing. The city is known for being welcoming, strong in schools and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.

We offer the opportunity to give effect to real positive change for the Whanganui district. You will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities, and diverse opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills.

To Apply

If you are eager to be part of our team, and you have what it takes to succeed in this role, submitt your application via Councils page: https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies and enter ref code: 6880526

Or to learn more about this role please contact Greg Hoobin, Building Control Manager for a chat - give him a call on 06 349 3014 or greg.hoobin@whanganui.govt.nz (Please do not send applications to this person).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may occur before the advertised closing date. As a result, this position may be filled and closed earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please note only applications submitted via Councils website will be accepted.

Applications close 19 April 2026