Building Officer - Ref: 559
Permanent Full Time
About the role
The Kapiti Coast District Council is looking for senior or intermediate level Building Officers to join our busy and dedicated team.
Working across approvals and inspections, the Building Officers ensure that people are safe in and around buildings across our district.
As an experienced member of the team, you will have the ability to mentor more junior members and be comfortable to work independently. You will also be confident to work with a wide range of customers and have strong communication skills in order to clearly articulate your advice.
As a Building Officer you will provide high quality, responsive building code consenting, inspection and certification services to ratepayers, public and external clients. Primarily you will be responsible for undertaking building control functions associated with processing building consent applications, undertaking inspections and processing Code Compliance Certificates. Experience with delivering Territorial Authority (TA) functions such as issuing Notices to Fix, Certificates of Acceptance and Certificates for Public Use will be an advantage. Furthermore, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and information databases in support of the Council’s continued status as an accredited Building Control Authority (BCA).
Skills and Experience
- A relevant building qualification that satisfies accreditation Regulation 18.
- A sound knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and supporting regulations or the ability to learn understanding and applying legislations relating to the building industry.
- Competent in general computer use and the ability to adapt to new computer programs easily. The ability to use GoGet is an advantage.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently and clearly communicate technical issues and concepts to a wide range of people.
- Demonstrated commitment to customers.
- Hold a current and Full New Zealand driving licence.
Please find a copy of the role description here. [PDF 309 KB]
About us
Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve.
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Steve Cody, Manager - Building Team on 04 296 4635 or free phone 0800 486 486.
How to apply
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and criminal history. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
*Before you apply, please ensure that you have the following documentation ready: your cover letter, CV, and if not already provided: a copy of your work visa (if applicable) and the latest version of your Drivers License.
Closing 5pm, Sunday 17 August 2025.