Building Officer – Technical Advisor

Full Time | Permanent | Rangiora Based

About us

Waimakariri District is one of New Zealand’s fastest‑growing communities, home to nearly 69,000 people and supported by strong residential and commercial development activity.

To support this continued growth, Waimakariri District Council is seeking an experienced Building Officer – Technical Advisor to join our Building Consent team within the Planning, Regulation & Environment group.

This role plays a key part in supporting building consenting operations by providing high‑quality technical advice to the public, customers, and internal teams, while ensuring all legislative and technical requirements are met.

About the Role

As a Building Officer – Technical Advisor, you will be a key link between customers and the Building Unit. You will provide technical advice on building matters, verify building consent applications for completeness, and support Council to meet its statutory obligations under the Building Act 2004.

Your work will include:

• Providing technical support for building consenting operations

• Offering clear, accurate advice to the public, tradespeople and professionals

• Research and maintaining current knowledge of building legislation, regulatory changes and trends

• Advising and supporting internal building teams and wider Council units

• Supporting emergency response activities, including carrying out Rapid Building Assessments when required

• Contributing to continuous improvement of Council’s Building Consent Authority quality systems

About you

You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a customer‑focused approach.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Extensive experience in the building industry (ideally 10+ years)

• Strong working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Act and Building Code, including various methods of demonstrating compliance with building legislation

• Extensive understanding of building systems, and the coordination that occurs across multiple disciplines involved in building approval processes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage positively and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders

• A Regulation 18 qualification, or willingness to work towards one

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The ideal candidate would possess some or all of the following experience

• A trade qualification or tertiary qualification in architectural design

• Previous experience in local government or a regulatory environment

• Building Emergency Management Tier 2 Assessor

What we offer

We provide a competitive salary, excellent working conditions, and a genuinely supportive team where your work makes a real impact in our community.

We’re committed to your professional development and will support you to maintain and grow your technical competency.

We also offer flexible working arrangements that support a family‑friendly lifestyle and healthy work‑life balance.

The Waimakariri District offers an exceptional lifestyle from beaches to mountains, with a wide range of recreational opportunities, all just 30 minutes from Christchurch.

Ready to Apply

If you have the skills we're after, enjoy being part of a strong team with a great culture, and are passionate about building control, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Aaron Haymes – Manager Building Unit on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

Please submit your application including your CV and a cover letter by 19 April 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.