Job Description

• Grow future experts and develop tomorrow’s building professionals
• Lead, coach and manage a dynamic team of 10 – 13 direct reports
• Flexible working option available – Based at Auckland CBD

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Building Consents department has an opportunity for a Team Leader Technical Training within the Building Consents Capability team. This role suits someone who thrives on developing people, strengthening technical capability, and shaping high‑quality building consent practice across Tāmaki Makaurau. You’ll lead a team of experienced trainers who provide technical regulatory training to the department. You will also recruit and support the Graduates within building consents throughout their journey in the graduate programme at Auckland Council.

Your leadership will help maintain accreditation, lift technical capability and ensure high standards are upheld across our building control functions as well as enabling developmental pathways for career opportunities within the department and the sector.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Leading, coaching, and developing the Technical Training team to deliver high quality training for all staff performing technical functions
• Identifying training needs, supporting tailored development of training material, and strengthening capability in technical delivery and effective learning outcomes
• Be instrumental in the development, delivery and maintenance of certain training programmes within the department, such as the Auckland Council Training Schools (Residential and Commercial)
• Provide a core Graduate Liaison/ mentoring role for all Building Consent Graduates while they are on the Graduate Programme
• Provide a core mentoring role for all Building Consent Cadets while they are on the Programme
• Develop and maintain a key competency development framework for all technical roles within the department which fosters a strong career and capability uplift pathway for all technical staff
• Analysing audit findings, recommending improvements, and supporting implementation of training across the region.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in similar technical leadership roles, with a sound understanding of building control functions and the delivery of training. You’ll be someone who enjoys guiding others, building strong relationships, and creating an environment where technical excellence can thrive. Your ability to interpret core learning needs, support the development of new technical staff and ensure there are functioning developmental pathways for all staff will be key to your success.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• Technical and applied knowledge of the, Building Act, NZ Building Code, Local Government Act and any other act that may be relevant to this role and function.
• Leading teams in construction related discipline or regulatory environments, preferably with training experience
• Technical training, assessment, and capability development.
• Working collaboratively in project or cross‑functional teams.
• A relevant tertiary or professional qualification in a construction‑related discipline; ideally one acceptable under Regulation 18 (Accreditation of Building Consent Authority Regulation) or
• A Relevant training or teaching qualification

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We have an incomparable range of development and career progression opportunities across Auckland Council. We offer flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated technical experts who strive to ensure that all building consents staff have the training and skills they require to perform at the highest level.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and are passionate about building a bright future for Auckland, please apply via the link today!

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. Tono Mai: Apply Now!

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: Benefits

Applications close: 14 March 2026

The Remuneration range for this role is $130,000 – $140,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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