Building Control Officer (BCO) Processing

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 pono, kia herea ki te tika. 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 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 are excited to announce that we have openings for two new team members to join us in 2025!

As a Building Control Officer- Processing you will be helping provide professional, high-quality service to our customers.  You will be dealing with the processing and certifying of building plans and related documentation that have been submitted for building consent in accordance with the Building Act 2004.  The role requires the ability to be able to communicate technical information to customers in a helpful and concise manner, ensuring that timely and accurate information is received and understood.

Our BCOs benefit from a competency based remuneration system, meaning that we will increase your salary as your increase competency, in addition to the Council's normal remuneration programme.

Ngā Pukenga | What you'll need to succeed

• A tertiary qualification in a building related activity as required by Regulation 18 of the Building Control Authority Regulations. 
• Working knowledge of the Building Act 2004, Building Regulations 2006 and the Building Code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An existing competency of Residential 2 or above would be advantageous

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 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) Processing