Building Officer - Palmerston North City Council - Palmerston North, New Zealand

Why join us? Make a Difference:  Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community Learning and Development Opportunities:  Take your career to new heights with Learning and Development opportunities within Palmerston North City Council. Benefits:  We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave and hybrid working. About the role | Ko te mahi nei As a Building Officer in our Development and Regulatory Group, you’ll play a vital role in upholding the quality and safety of building work in Palmerston North. You will review and process building consent applications, conduct inspections, and provide expert advice to a variety of stakeholders, ensuring compliance with the Building Act. Your work will help maintain safety standards and reduce potential risks for the Council and community. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In this role your focus will be: Reviewing and processing building consent applications to meet Council and statutory guidelines. Conducting site inspections to verify compliance with building regulations and standards. Investigating and responding to queries and complaints professionally and efficiently. Providing expert advice on building compliance to developers, tradespeople, and the public. Keeping up-to-date with changes in legislation and codes of practice. About you | Ko Koe Tēnei We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of building regulations and standards. You’re comfortable working independently, committed to providing excellent customer service, and have a high level of integrity when handling sensitive information. A reasonable level of physical fitness is also essential, as site inspections may require navigating varied environments. In addition, you will have: A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, or a similar field, or be working towards one. Experience in a building-related trade, with competence in processing and inspecting building consents (NCAS Level R3 is desirable). A full, clean NZ driver’s license. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems. About us Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive. What we offer:  Competitive remuneration between $81,495 and $104,553, with a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible)          5 weeks annual leave and a community service day every year Additional long service leave after qualifying periods Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave, and top-up payments Hybrid working principles Free access to our on-site fitness equipment Free annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 years Confidential counselling service Waiata group Professional memberships and assistance with study leave and fees Various wellbeing spaces, including parents’ room and wellness/prayer room; we value our employee experience Applications close: 11.00 pm, Monday 16 December 2024 We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.  Job Profile Please click here to download and view this additional information.