Building Inspector

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Company Description

Your expertise. Our city. A stronger future together.

Shape an Awesome Hamilton at Hamilton City Council, our purpose is simple : to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. We’re shaping a city that’s safe, vibrant, and future‑focused — and we need the right people on our team to make it happen.

We’re looking for a Building Inspector who’s ready to step into a role that’s about more than just ticking boxes. This is your opportunity to help shape Hamilton’s future by ensuring buildings are safe, well-constructed, and aligned with approved building consents. Your decisions will directly influence the quality of our built environment and contribute to a city where people can live, work, and thrive with confidence.

Join a team that’s navigating one of the most dynamic periods of change in the building sector—where you’ll be at the forefront, ensuring today’s compliance while helping shape how we respond to tomorrow’s challenges.

Job Description

He angituutanga : The opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Building Inspector to join our team in Hamilton, New Zealand. The building industry is evolving fast, with major legislative reforms reshaping the Building Consent Authority (BCA) space. As a Building Inspector, you’ll be at the forefront of these changes.

As a Building Inspector, You Will

• Inspect building work to ensure compliance with the Building Act, Building Code, and approved consents
• Identify and act on unsafe or non‑compliant work
• Provide clear, practical advice to builders, designers, and property owners
• Support Hamilton City Council’s BCA accreditation through quality inspections and documentation
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and apply them in practice
• Contribute to a positive, customer‑focused team culture

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

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Applications close on the : 5 / 11 / 2025

Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If / where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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