Job Description

Join a team that plays an important role in supporting quality development across our city. As a Building Consents Officer (Processing), you’ll help deliver efficient, customer-focused building consent services while ensuring applications meet legislative and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a collaborative environment where accuracy, consistency, and customer service are highly valued.

Working closely with customers, builders, designers, and internal teams, you’ll be responsible for processing and assessing a range of building-related applications, including building consents, PIMs, and associated compliance documentation. You’ll contribute to maintaining Building Consent Authority accreditation standards while supporting a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement, practical problem-solving, and delivering quality outcomes for the community.

Please note this opportunity is a 12month fixed term opportunity covering mat leave.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Process and assess building consent and PIM applications in line with the Building Act and New Zealand Building Code.

• Provide accurate, timely, and customer-focused processing services that support quality building outcomes.

• Contribute to maintaining Building Consent Authority accreditation standards and minimising risk to Council.

• Process associated applications including Certificates of Acceptance, LIMs, and compliance schedule amendments.

• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Experience within a Building Consent Authority and/or significant practical construction industry experience.

• Sound knowledge of the Building Act, New Zealand Building Code, and associated legislation.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.

• Well-developed communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong customer focus.

• A Regulation 18 compliant qualification (or relevant trade qualification with willingness to work towards this), along with a current full driver licence.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a fixed term, full time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is $84,652 - $99,591 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

– Building Consents Officer (Processing)