Description
Summary:
Join a dynamic team delivering efficient building control services, leading and mentoring the Building Control team while ensuring customer-focused service.
Highlights:
1. Lead and mentor a Building Control team
2. Ensure customer-focused service for proper building practices
3. Collaborative approach to problem-solving and customer service
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering an effective and efficient building control service for Central Otago. This role offers flexibility to be based in either Cromwell or Alexandra.
Team Leader - Building Control
Responsibilities:
* Assisting the Planning and Regulatory Services Manager in providing leadership and mentoring to the Building Control team.
* Assisting the Building Control Officers in providing a customer focused service to facilitate people to build properly through a fast and cost-effective process.
What you’ll need to succeed:
* A professional qualification in the building industry that meets Regulation 18 in terms of the Building Consenting Authority Regulations.
* A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the building control field, with competencies in Residential 1-3 and Commercial 1-2 processing and inspections.
* Proven leadership, mentoring, and dispute resolution skills.
* Strong knowledge of the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code, and relevant legislation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare reports.
* Practical working knowledge of computer systems.
* A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and customer service.
* A valid New Zealand driver’s licence.
About the Organisation:
At Central Otago District Council, we live by our whakatauki: ‘Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou. Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.’ This embodies our commitment to respect, collaboration, and community well-being.
Benefits:
* Modern and tech-savvy working environment
* Flexible work practices
* 5 equivalent weeks of annual leave
* Exciting opportunities for training and career development
* Te ao Māori and tikanga competency courses available to all staff
* Option to join an active social club
Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!
Visit Council’s website for a copy of the job description and to apply
Applications close 4 August 2025