Team Leader - Building Consents

• Senior technical specialist role
• Coaching and developing the team
• Base salary + benefits + health insurance +Birthday Leave
• Permanent, full-time, Richmond, Tasman District

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable and people-focused leader to join our Building Assurance team and play a vital role in ensuring safe, sustainable and compliant buildings for our community.

About the Role

As Team Leader - Building Consents, you'll provide leadership to a team of Building Technical Officers responsible for processing building consent applications and assessing compliance with the New Zealand Building Code. You'll ensure high-quality, timely decision-making while supporting continuous improvement, customer service excellence, and the ongoing success of Council's Building Consent Authority accreditation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing processing team
• Managing consent allocation and workflow to meet statutory timeframes
• Ensuring consistent, accurate, and legally compliant consent processing
• Driving process improvements and service efficiencies
• Supporting quality assurance, competency development, and auditing activities
• Providing expert technical advice to applicants, stakeholders, and colleagues
• Building strong relationships across Council and the wider development sector
• Contributing to strategic initiatives and organisational improvement

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership capability.

You'll have:

• A Level 6 Diploma in Building Control Surveying or an equivalent recognised qualification applicable to building design and construction building qualification
• At least five years' senior experience within a Building Consent Authority or the building design and construction industry
• Proven experience processing complex residential and commercial building consent applications
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and building standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

At the Tasman District Council, you'll be part of an organisation that values:

• Meaningful work that directly impacts local communities
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• The chance to live and work in one of New Zealand's most desirable regions.

Join Us

If you're an experienced building consent professional ready to lead a talented team and help deliver outstanding outcomes for the Tasman community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a thriving and resilient Tasman.

For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 8988

To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies and enter Ref6927914 

Applications close 22 September 2026