Building Compliance Officer

Role overview

Hutt City Council is looking for a Building Compliance Officer to help keep buildings in Lower Hutt safe, compliant, and suitable for their intended use. This position sits within the Building Control team and focuses on compliance, investigation, and enforcement work under the Building Act and related bylaws.

The role suits someone who enjoys hands-on technical investigations, solving complex issues, and working with property owners and industry stakeholders to deliver safe outcomes in a timely way.

What you will do

• Examine buildings that may be dangerous, unsafe, or insanitary and take the right follow-up action.
• Manage processes for earthquake-prone and unsafe buildings, including issuing notices and maintaining national records.
• Carry out compliance and enforcement activity related to pools, compliance schedules, and building warrants of fitness.
• Perform onsite checks of specified systems and follow up on unresolved compliance issues.
• Handle customer questions and provide practical guidance to owners, tenants, and industry professionals.
• Work with internal colleagues and legal advisers when enforcement steps are needed.
• Support emergency response work and building recovery efforts after events when required.

What you need to bring

You should be a confident and practical compliance professional who is comfortable applying legislation, working with people, and helping improve building safety across the city.

• A Reg 18 qualification or NZQA Level 6 qualification in Building Regulation.
• At least 5 years of experience in building compliance or the building industry.
• Working knowledge of compliance, investigation, or enforcement processes, ideally within local government.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal constructively with owners, tenants, and industry representatives.
• Good judgement, accuracy, and the ability to manage several priorities at once.
• A current clean driver’s licence and willingness to work out in the community.
• Experience in compliance, law enforcement, and/or regulatory investigations is essential.

About the council

Hutt City Council aims to create a connected, resilient, and inclusive city where people can thrive. The team takes pride in contributing to the future of Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its communities.

Benefits

• Paid birthday leave.
• Wellbeing leave, along with extra wellbeing-related benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Application notes

Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday, 5 July 2026. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so early submission is encouraged. The organisation may withdraw the advertisement at any time.