Dunedin is an amazing place to live and work, and if you were to ask anyone living here, they’ll tell you that there’s something indescribably special about our city. It’s small enough to feel like you’re part of a community, but big enough to ensure that there’s always something going on. From the great outdoors to arts, culture and education, all within 10 minutes of the city centre. Dunedin has so much to offer, so why not come and feel just how special it is?

Supporting Dunedin’s building growth, including new dwellings, earthquake strengthening and upgrading commercial buildings, the Building Services team have a vacancy for a Building Consent Officer with a building/construction focus.

Balancing customer service and a regulatory function, the Building Consent Officer is primarily responsible for ensuring that building consents are processed and granted in accordance with the Building Act and Regulations. This includes the multi-disciplinary aspects of building/construction.

If you have experience in this field of work and are looking for a new challenge, this is your chance to be part of a motivated, supportive team with exceptional development and ongoing training opportunities while earning a competitive salary.

You will ideally have many of the following:

• building control experience or significant building/construction experience and a desire to gain further qualifications

• a minimum of 5 - 6 years' trade experience, which would ideally include residential and commercial projects

• ability to interpret building plans

• knowledge of computer systems, particularly in the area of Office Automation and the Microsoft Office range of products

• ability to problem solve and adapt to changing customer requirements

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Additional qualifications or knowledge in areas such as structural engineering, fire engineering, disabled access, weather tightness, mechanical ventilation and any other building science subjects are an advantage.

The appointee must hold or attain within 3 years of role commencement an appropriate NZQA qualification as per regulation 18 of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006. Where the Council funds the training of the appropriate qualification, the appointee will be financially bonded for two years post attainment.

If you are ready for an exciting new challenge within our Building Consents team, in one of the world's great small cities then we look forward to hearing from you!

Interviews are planned to be held Tuesday 19 December 2017.

Applications close Tuesday 12th December 2017.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to apply visit our website.