Compliance Officer - Building
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Te Tūranga | About the role
After many years in the role, one of our long-standing team members is retiring, creating a great opportunity for someone with a building, trade, or compliance background to bring their practical knowledge into a role that supports safe, well-built outcomes for our community.
As our Compliance Officer – Building, you’ll work with property owners, builders, contractors, and members of the public to help resolve building-related compliance matters. This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same — you might be responding to a building complaint, visiting a site, reviewing information, working through options with a homeowner or builder, preparing clear records and correspondence, or supporting an investigation where more formal action is needed.
This role would suit someone who understands how building work happens in practice and enjoys working with people to find practical, fair, and compliant outcomes. You don’t need to know everything about council systems from day one — you’ll have a good training and handover period, along with support from an experienced team to help you settle in and build confidence in the role.
Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- A building, trade, construction, compliance, or inspections background
- Practical knowledge of building work and how things happen on site
- Confidence talking with builders, contractors, homeowners, and members of the public
- A calm, fair, and customer-focused approach when working through issues
- Good written skills and attention to detail for notes, records, and correspondence
- Sound judgement and the ability to know when to educate, support, escalate, or take further action
Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council
At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of.
If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you’ll find meaningful work and opportunity here.
We offer a supportive and flexible workplace, with benefits including 5 weeks’ annual leave, flexible hours and career development opportunities.
You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.
Te Tukanga | How to apply
To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.
Applications will close Sunday 27th September
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: Compliance Officer - Building