Building Control Officer – Processing

About the role

Join the Regulatory Services team at Central Otago District Council as a Building Control Officer – Processing. You will assess building consent applications to ensure they meet the Building Act 2004, the New Zealand Building Code and related regulations, supporting safe and sustainable development across the district.

Key responsibilities

• Assess building consent applications and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Review plans, specifications, engineering documentation and producer statements.
• Identify appropriate compliance pathways, including acceptable and alternative solutions.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) where required.
• Ensure regulatory decisions are technically robust and well documented.
• Support the Council’s BCA accreditation and quality‑assurance systems.

Required profile

• A recognised building qualification meeting Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.
• Experience in building consent processing, ideally residential (1–2 storey).
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and the New Zealand Building Code.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical regulatory environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Required skills

• Building consent processing
• Knowledge of the Building Act 2004
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Dog‑friendly workplace
• Active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Wellbeing programme
• Additional leave entitlements