Building Control Officer (BCO) Inspections

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We have multiple opportunities available in our Building Inspections team and want to hear from you if you are;

• An experienced inspector looking for an opportunity to progress your career in NZ's fastest growing city.
• A qualified builder with a great attitude and recognition of the importance of inspections who is looking for a change in career direction.

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, 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.

Ngā Pukenga | What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll bring;

• Regulation 18 qualification of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 or be working towards one.
• 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 very highly structured regulatory framework.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

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 Adam Cargill at adam.cargill@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.

Applications will remain open for an extended period and individual applications will be reviewed and processed fortnightly.  Applications will close when all vacant positions have been filled.

• 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.