Building Compliance Officer (Fixed Term)

A fixed term (12 months) vacancy has become available in the Building Control Group. The Marlborough District Council is looking for a position for a Building Compliance Officer to work in our professional team.
Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With one-fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sports and leisure.
Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally-connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.
Building Compliance Officers impact people’s well-being and quality of life. They assist Council in meeting its statutory obligations and policies in matters relating to the Building Act and Local Government Act, as well as Building Regulations, Building Consent Authority Accreditation Regulations.
Working in our team you will be able to carry out the full range of duties required of a Building Compliance Officer. The activities will include processing Compliance Schedules and undertaking Building Warrant of Fitness audit inspections out in the field. All duties will provide you with the opportunity to undertake inspections using Council vehicles, and where required - water taxis. These inspections are conducted in town and in remote locations such as in our majestic mountains and various islands in the Marlborough Sounds.
To be considered we require:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
An understanding of the Building Act and the NZ Building Code.
Experience in the building industries.
Digital literacy and proven experience in Microsoft Office and other computer technologies (all work carried out by the Building Control Group is done digitally).
Preference will be given to applicants who currently hold or who are working towards any of the following technical qualifications (or similar):
National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (small buildings).
National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (medium to large buildings).
Diploma in Architectural Drafting.
Diploma in Construction.
Experience in the Specified System maintenance and inspection process.
Applications close 5.00 pm on 31 January 2021.