Building Officer

Tararua offers you the lifestyle you have always dreamed of. Take advantage of the adventure, scenic attractions, and country hospitality at its best! If you are keen on tramping, hunting, fishing, or canoeing you will be spoilt for choice. All the facilities are nearby, swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts and championship golf courses. The Tararua District provides an enviable lifestyle and work location.

Be inspired to come to work each day, with a collaborative, positive and innovative workplace that you can really leave your mark in. This role provides a great opportunity to contribute to the Tararua District Council Building Services Team and provide a service to our community that is exceptional.

  • Do you want to be an ‘all-rounder’ with expertise in BCA and TA functions?
  • Do you want to influence the positive development of our team?

We are looking for Building Officers to join our team. Ideally you will have or are heading towards a qualification that meets the requirements of Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building) Authorities 2006.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Building Services, you will assist with team and technical leadership, and perform the broad functions and requirements of the Building Act 2004 and the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.

This role requires technical expertise, excellent customer service and communication skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. If you’re a positive team player with a good sense of humour, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a team that has a great reputation with the community and local construction and trades industry.


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Application for Vacancy - Building Officer
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Position Description - Building Officer
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This is an open-ended vacancy that will be processed as applications are received. Once Council has filled the position(s), the advertisement will be withdrawn.

Please ensure that you complete the application form and submit it along with your CV and cover letter.

Applications are also available at all Council Service Centres. For more information, please call 06-374-4080 or email: hr@tararuadc.govt.nz.