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Building Officer

Feilding, New Zealand

Reference: 6913064

Building more than safe communities we're building careers

Looking for more than just another Building Officer job?

Join a collaborative Building Services team where you'll work on a wide variety of projects, develop your technical skills and make a real difference to the communities we serve. Every consent you assess and every inspection you undertake helps shape the future of the Manawatū District.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience in building consent processing, building inspections, and/or plumbing and drainage, although we also welcome applications from those looking to further develop their competencies.

What you'll enjoy

  • Varied residential and commercial work.
  • A supportive and collaborative team.
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • Clear technical career pathways.
  • The opportunity to broaden your competencies and grow your career.

About you

  • Regulation 18 qualified or working towards it.
  • Experience in building or construction.
  • Knowledge of the Building Act and Building Code.
  • Great communication and customer service skills.
  • A positive, solutions-focused attitude.

Why join us?

We value expertise, teamwork and continuous improvement. You'll be supported to develop professionally while working in a team that enjoys solving problems, sharing knowledge and delivering outstanding service.

Join us

We're building more than safe communities we're building careers. If you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

The salary range for this role is $80,800 - $105,500 depending on your skills and experience.

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  1. Answer the questionnaire

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  1. Upload your CV

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What happens next?

We will send you an email confirming we have received your application.  Once the recruitment closes, our interview panel will then review all the applications.  If you are successful in being short-listed for an interview then a member of our friendly People and Culture team will contact you with your interview details including if there is any practical exercise involved with your interview.  If your application is not successful in getting an interview then you will receive an email from us advising you of this.

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