Building Consent Officer – Commercial Processing

Full Time | Permanent | Rangiora Based

About us

Waimakariri District is growing, with a population of nearly 69,000 people, underpinned by strong residential and commercial property activity.

With more residential lots becoming available, we are expecting sustained growth and at Waimakariri District Council we’re focused on supporting building activity through efficient, high quality consenting services.

To achieve this goal, our small commercial team is dedicated to working closely with our customers to collaborate, while at the same time ensuring that our regulatory obligations are met.

About the Role

• Process a wide variety of building consent applications, ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Code — including home businesses, light industrial developments, commercial base builds and fit-outs, alterations, retirement villages, and schools.
• Prepare schedules of specified systems and compliance schedules with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide support to the residential processing team and collaborate closely with staff across the Building Unit.
• Liaise with internal teams including administration, inspections, code compliance auditors, and wider Council departments such as planning, infrastructure, and compliance.
• Work within our Building Consent Authority (BCA) Quality Assurance System, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards and continuous improvement.

About you

What we offer

Ready to Apply

If you have the skills we're looking for, want to be part of a strong team with an excellent culture and are passionate about building control, then get in touch because we want to hear from you!

To find out more about this role, for a confidential discussion please contact Aaron Haymes – Manager Building Unit on WMK GOV).

Please click here to view a copy of the position description. (NB – this link is not compatible with LinkedIn, if required please access via our website :

Please submit your application including your CV and a cover letter by 16 November 2025.

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