Building Control Officer (BCO) Inspections

Job description: Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū - haumi e, hui e, tāiki e! Te Tūranga | About the role Tauranga is in growth mode and is currently one of New Zealand's fastest growing cities. Come and discover work-life balance at its best with easy access to some of the country's best beaches as well as world-class walks and attractions. With all this on our doorstep, it's not hard to see why Tauranga is an increasingly desirable destination to live, work, and play. To help deliver our exciting city strategy and manage future growth and development, we are looking to grow our Building Services team. If you are thinking about making a change for the new year, this is an amazing opportunity to join a dedicated team integral to shaping the future of our city. We have 2 opportunities available in our Building Inspections team and want to hear from experienced inspectors looking for an opportunity to progress their careers here in Tauranga. As a Building Control Officer (BCO) Inspections, you will be working within our Building Inspections team to ensure that buildings in Tauranga City are safe and comply with the Building Act 2004. The role will involve being out and about on-site conducting inspections, providing advice and support to customers on building consent matters, and then completing the necessary paperwork and reporting requirements. The role offers flexibility to work between home and the office when not out and about conducting onsite visits. The organisation provides a supportive environment for continual learning and development, and you will have the opportunity to undertake ongoing development and training to keep up with ongoing changes to industry practices and regulation changes, as well as your own ongoing personal development. Our BCOs benefit from a competency-based remuneration system, meaning that we will increase your salary as your competency increases, in addition to the Council's normal remuneration programme. Ngā Pukenga | What you'll need to succeed

• Regulation 18 qualification of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive approach to assisting customers.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Industry experience within the construction sector would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within a highly structured regulatory framework.

Te Tukanga | How to apply If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz . Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the link. Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening. Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees, or other payments related to such unsolicited contact. Job Description: Building Control Officer (BCO) Inspections #J-18808-Ljbffr