Vetting Officer

Permanent Full-Time

At Invercargill City Council, we're committed to fostering a safe and thriving environment for all our residents. Our Consenting & Environment - Consenting and Applications team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional regulatory services that protect our community and built environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Vetting Officer to act as the first point of contact for clients of the Building Consent Authority (BCA) and Territorial Authority (TA). This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional, or someone ready to take the next step in their career, to make a real impact in a regulatory environment.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for customers engaging with the Building Consent Authority (BCA) and Territorial Authority (TA).
• Ensuring applications for BCA and TA functions are of an acceptable standard and sufficient quality to enable efficient processing within statutory timeframes.
• Providing a high level of professional customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Providing accurate advice to customers in accordance with relevant legislation and Council requirements.
• Reviewing applications to ensure all necessary documentation and information is included prior to processing.
• Maintaining knowledge and keeping up to date with relevant Acts, Statutes, Bylaws, Regulations and Council Policies to ensure these are applied correctly.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience in a frontline customer service role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage records, databases and administrative processes effectively.
• Experience within the Building Control sector is desirable.
• An understanding of the Building Act 2004 and the New Zealand Building Code is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications for consent applications is desirable.

What we offer:

• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach & the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!

For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)

Applications close 5 April 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.

To apply for this job go to: https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies https://www.icc.govt.nz/council/jobs

Reference code 6875576. 

Applications close 05 April 2026