Building Compliance Officer

We are looking for a Building Compliance Officer to join our Building Control Team.

This is a varied role where you’ll play an important part in helping ensure buildings across the Grey District are safe and compliant. Working as part of a multi-skilled team, you will help Council meet its responsibilities under the Building Act and associated legislation.

About the role

A key focus of the role is managing Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) compliance, including maintaining the BWoF register and audit schedule, checking submitted BWoFs, undertaking audits and inspections, processing Form 11 applications and issuing Compliance Schedule Statements.

You’ll also investigate building-related complaints and non-compliance, undertake monitoring inspections, and where required assist with enforcement action such as Notices to Fix and dangerous or insanitary building notices. The role also includes earthquake-prone building functions and swimming pool compliance responsibilities.

From time to time, you’ll also support our Regulatory Compliance Team across areas such as resource consent compliance, bylaws and monitoring, noise control, litter and illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, animal management, parking and freedom camping.

About you

You’ll be someone who can communicate confidently with a wide range of people and provide clear, practical advice while taking a fair and professional approach to compliance. You’ll be organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

A Certificate or Diploma in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

• Building Surveying
• Compliance
• Investigation
• Enforcement

Relevant experience within the field will also be considered. A full driver's licence is required

In addition, you will bring:

• Well-developed investigative, analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Broad knowledge of legislative and bylaw provisions
• Experience in investigation, compliance and enforcement
• Sound working knowledge of BWoF systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management and organisational skills
• A practical, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
• A positive attitude and commitment to serving the community.

What we offer

• A supportive, collaborative and enjoyable working environment
• A professional and progressive workplace that supports continuous learning
• Flexibility in the way you work
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

If you’re looking for a varied role where you can use your investigation, compliance and people skills to make a practical difference in the Grey District, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

How to apply

A detailed position description is available below. For application forms, please visit our website www.greydc.govt.nz/vacancies

Applications can be submitted to hr@greydc.govt.nz . For further enquiries, contact Megan Prendergast on 027 204 2029 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: 10th November 2026