Building Support Officer

Whether you are ready for a change of career or lifestyle or both, the Whanganui District Council loves welcoming talented and enthusiastic new people to our place.Our Council is the kaitiaki (guardian) of our district, and our awa (the Whanganui River) is the focal point of our settlement.We are a place resounding with community spirit and there is an underlying essence that underpins what it means to be from or in Whanganui. We support each other, work in partnership, are resilient and can handle challenges. We keep talking to each other and are pulling in the same direction. We know where we are heading but celebrate and champion diversity. Our roots run deep .About the roleWe have an opportunity for a Building Support Officer within the Building Control Department. Reporting to the Team Leader Inspections, the Building Support Officer assesses consent applications and provides information and support to customers for building related activities. This role ensures documentation is sufficient for building consent assessment.Customers will vary from industry professionals, government agencies, building owners, home owners and Council staff.About youThis position would suit a trade qualified or tertiary qualified individual within the building sector who is looking for that first step into a regulatory role. The ability to read and decipher plans and specifications is a requirement of this position.Your customer services skills and an ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external customers will be crucial to this role.If this sounds like you, then please apply via Councils website and follow the prompts. To learn more about this role please contact Greg Hoobin, Building Control Manager, on 0275722227.Please Note: Only applications submitted via Councils website will be accepted for this role.Join our mailing list for exclusive job hunting tips and offers:#J-18808-Ljbffr