BCO Inspections

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Te Tūranga | About the role

Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, offering an unbeatable lifestyle with stunning beaches, world-class walks, and vibrant communities. It’s a great place to live, work, and play.

To support our city’s growth and ensure safe, high-quality development, we’re expanding our Building Services team. If you're a qualified and experienced Building Inspector looking for a fresh opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Building Control Officer – Inspections, you’ll carry out on-site inspections to ensure buildings meet the requirements of the Building Act 2004. You’ll also provide practical advice to customers and complete the required documentation and reporting.

You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team that values your expertise. We offer a competency-based pay system, meaning your salary increases as your competency level grows. You’ll also benefit from flexible working arrangements, and have access to ongoing training and development to keep your skills sharp and up to date with industry changes.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll bring;

· A Regulation 18 qualification under the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006

· A current residential 3 or commercial 2 competency (or both).

· Proven experience in building inspections

· Strong understanding of building codes, compliance, and regulatory frameworks

· Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

· A practical, customer-focused approach to problem solving

· The ability to work independently and make sound decisions on-site

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. You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

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.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

· You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

· Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: BCO Inspections