The Whanganui district is undergoing rapid population growth and consequently an unprecedented building boom. In response, the Whanganui District Council is wishing to expand its team of building officers to ensure it continues to deliver an effective, efficient and responsive service to the local building industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Control Officer to join our passionate team of building professionals.

Working within the Building Control Team you will be:

• 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

In addition to your salary, we are offering:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid annual BOINZ membership
• Paid professional development and training

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Regulation 18 qualification
• Competency levels based on the National Competency Assessment System
• Building control experience
• You will be solutions-focussed with strong interpersonal skills ensuring that regulatory systems are in place
• You will thrive in flexible environments working both onsite and in the office

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, then please apply via Councils website and follow the prompts. Only applications submitted via Council's website will be accepted for this role.

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).

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