Competency Assessor | Building Consents - Certification

• Join our passionate Capability Team and contribute your expertise in regulatory building control and technical assessment
• Enjoy excellent benefits, including the opportunity for hybrid working
• Auckland CBD based - With opportunities to travel and carry out work for other Building Consent Authorities (BCAs)

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Building Consents department has an opportunity for a Competency Assessor within our Capability Team, to coach, mentor, and train our technical staff so they can deliver consistent, high‑quality building control services across Tāmaki Makaurau.

As part of the Capability team, you’ll help strengthen the technical development of our people, support BCA accreditation, and uphold the standards of building consent and Certification processes for both internal teams and external stakeholders. Working closely with the Team Leader Assessment, you’ll support the implementation of the National Competency Assessment System (NCAS), assess technical competence, and identify training needs that help staff grow and succeed.

This is a meaningful opportunity to influence capability across the region, contribute to continuous improvement, and help shape a culture of learning, collaboration, and excellence.

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

• Evaluating staff against the National Competency Assessment System (NCAS).
• Carrying out technical audits, competency assessments, and process or practice reviews.
• Identifying training needs through audit findings, assessment evidence, and staff feedback.
• Designing and delivering training modules, classroom sessions, group facilitation, and e‑learning content.
• Supporting consistent Code Compliance certification and progress toward Regulation 18 qualifications.
• Assisting with the Building Consents Graduate/Intern Programme.
• Collaborating with specialists to refine processes, Codes of Practice, documentation, and accreditation requirements (Regulation 10, Regulation 11, IANZ).
• Delivering training across the region for internal teams and external stakeholders, including opportunities to travel to other areas for training delivery.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in similar building control or technical assessment roles, with a sound understanding of building legislation, competency frameworks, and the practical nuances of working within a BCA environment.

You’ll be personable, approachable, and genuinely enjoy working with people. Confident in coaching and mentoring, you’ll bring experience in one‑on‑one development as well as classroom or group training, helping lift capability across the department.

Your strong communication and negotiation skills will enable you to engage effectively with external BCAs, senior leaders, managers, and a wide range of stakeholders.

Analytical and organised, you’ll be confident evaluating competency evidence, conducting interviews, and producing clear, well‑reasoned reports. You’ll be process‑driven and able to make sound, critical decisions, applying judgement that aligns with best industry practice. Your understanding of accreditation requirements, compliance standards, and quality assurance principles will help drive consistency and continuous improvement across the BCA.

You’ll also bring initiative and innovative thinking, contributing to policy research, supporting case reviews, and helping refine practices and systems. Your ability to look ahead, identify opportunities, and strengthen how we work will play an important role in building capability and supporting ongoing improvement across the organisation.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• Ideally operating at Commercial level (NCAS Com 3), however applicants progressing toward this level, will be considered based on overall experience.
• A qualification recognised under Regulation 18, or commitment to working toward one.
• Skills required to attain Appendix 2 approval under the NCAS framework.
• At least five years’ experience in the building consenting field, ideally including assessing or establishing technical competence.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and training technical staff, including delivering classroom, group, or facilitated training sessions.
• High‑quality skills in consent and Certification assessment.
• Knowledge of Regulation 10 (BCA functionality) and Regulation 11 (training).
• Understanding of accreditation policy, legislation, compliance standards, and IANZ‑related processes.

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.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.  Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: 24 April 2026

This role has a remuneration range of $108,000 – $120,000 (based on skillset and experience)

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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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