Do you want a change in lifestyle?
If so, here's your opportunity!

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.
About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon five years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

About the Role - This role is about keeping people safe, looking after the environment, teamwork and excellent customer service. The STDC has a broad range of responsibilities under the Building Act and we want to hear from people who may want to focus on specific areas, or like the variety of being across a range of functions. We are in the process of positioning the council to be in the best position to meet the next phase of legislative change, so we want people who are adaptable and absolutely committed to the community and their safety.
This role will provide effective and timely technical expertise and guidance in support of building consent applications and the related site inspections. Assessments for earthquake prone buildings, swimming pool inspections and Building Warrant of Finess audits may also form part of this role, depending on skills, experience and future priority setting by Government.
About You - Our first priority is to build a strong and resilient team that puts safety first, the customer first and thrives on teamwork. We are looking to build a team so your people skills will be the most important quality about you. Given the range of responsibilities the team has, we want to hear from people
who hold a relevant tertiary qualification as defined by Regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Amendment 2017, or hold a commitment to work towards this recognised qualification. You will be knowledgeable in the relevant legislation - Building Act, including the Building Code and relevant Building Regulations, Resource Management Act, NZ Standards, Hazardous Substances, etc and the ability to read and interpret design plans and specifications. A comprehensive knowledge of construction principles and practices is also required as is a clean valid NZ driver's licence. A comprehensive knowledge of construction principles and practices is also required as is a clean valid NZ driver's licence.

Alternatively, this role would also suit a qualified tradie looking for a change or wanting to come off the tools and may even bewithin five years of retirement. Qualifications and experience in the building sector will be held in high regard with a minimum of two years' experience and a level 4 qualification in the building/trade sector. If this is you, you may be exempt from the above regulations.

Above all else you will be a team player who knows how to connect and maintain relationships with customers and other Council staff, knows how to get things done, have empathy for the challenges and risks faced by building consent applicants, while keeping a steady eye on the requirements.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.

The salary range for this position is between $79,650pa and $103,100pa and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website www.southtaranaki.com where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.
Applications close at 4pm on Sunday, 1 December 2024 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.

Applications Close: 01 Dec 2024