Building Surveyor

• Supportive team and flexible working options available
• Opportunity to help build a better future for Auckland
• Outstanding career and development opportunities

Interested in diversifying your work life? Want to work across a varied portfolio?

As one of the largest Building Consents departments in the Southern Hemisphere, we offer unique and expanded services to our customers from providing advice with regard to Building Act and Building Code requirements, assessing building consent applications submitted against Building Act/Code requirements, granting building consents, and inspection of building work during construction and issuing of Code Compliance Certificates.

With over 600 staff across the region, we are a seasoned rōpū of Auckland Council and as such, keen to hear from individuals looking to take the next step in building modern and innovative ways of working to drive environmentally friendly solutions for Tamaki Makaurau.

We offer stability, flexibility, and mobility aka job satisfaction!!

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor Inspector with extensive experience to join the Premium Services team within Building Consents, to specialise in Reclad Inspections.

Reporting to the Team Leader Reclad Field Surveying, you will provide technical advice and contribute to the re-clad process for all consents, applying key principles and deliverables for the Building Control team and legislative requirements. This is a specialist role, where you will provide escalated advice and help to make decisions on relevant Building Act 2004, NZ Standards, NZS3604 and the Fencing & Pools Act 1987 and Building code aspects and technical issues raised by other business units.

As a go-to person on everything technical, you will be key in determining when Consents have demonstrated compliance with the Building Code and subsequently approving the issue of the consent. A large scope of your role involves cladding, external envelope, and weather tightness to not only ensure the integrity of the building but its ability to keep exterior elements out and interior elements inside.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Inspect building work to ensure compliance with building consents, building codes, building consent authority’s ‘BCA’ policies, and other legislative requirements, and make appropriate technical decisions on inspection outcomes
• Help increase customer understanding of the building code and Council processes by providing accurate and timely advice in a customer centric manner
• Apply sound reasons for decisions and maintain accurate, robust records of inspections

He kōrero mōu: About you
We will be looking for individuals with the right experience and qualifications to match it. Your background will demonstrate considerable experience in Building and Construction, ideally in a regulatory environment where you have gained excellent knowledge of weather tightness principles and remediation design. Understanding the Local Government Act 2002, Building Act 2004, and/or the Resource Management Act 1991 would also be ideal.

Familiarity with effective monitoring disciplines and a good understanding of local authority building processes will ensure you are providing valuable advice on complex technical and procedural requirements to customers, builders, and developers. Furthermore, with a solid eye for detail, you are competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and can easily adapt to new systems. A current New Zealand driver’s license is also required for the role. 

What we will be looking for:

• An NZ Trade Certificate or equivalent related building industry qualification (or related discipline)
• At least 5 years of cumulative experience in a building surveying and inspection-related regulatory environment
• A comprehensive understanding of the Building Act, Building Code, and technical & structural integrity aspects of building design and construction standards
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service focus with a solution oriented approach, while upholding high ethical standards during inspections and enforcement activities
• A full, clean NZ Driver’s License is required to travel to different inspection sites

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Nb5o5d1saTMhJi7hsQZcsTKVASyfBg7/view?usp=sharing

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

•    Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
•    Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
•    Additional day of leave for community activities
•    Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
•    Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
•    Flexible and supportive work environment
•    3% kiwisaver on top of your salary

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!
 

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
 

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Tuesday 8th April 2025

Please note:

• Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
• This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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