Building Officer - Inspections

Tihei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi –Building Officer - Inspections
Permanent full-time

We are seeking applications for a permanent full-time Building Officer - Inspections to join our busy, diverse and dedicated team in the Planning and Regulatory Services Group.

As an experienced building inspector, you will play a role in processing some of Hastings most exciting construction projects, housing developments and much more.  Our values will resonate with you, and will be evident in everything you do. You will be confident in mentoring and sharing your knowledge with others.  Your understanding of the concept of Manakitanga - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for our customers that use our services, their whānau and communities will be a great fit with our team.

Ōu wheako –about you
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Ideally be an experienced building inspector. You will hold qualifications in building or design, or a related field that will be recognised by Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006. Including technical competency under the national competency assessment criteria for Building Officers
• You will have a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Have good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload to meet statutory deadlines.
• Have well-developed written and oral communication skills, and advanced computer skills
• Have an excellent customer service focus
• Have meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of computer / digital literacy

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?