Job Opportunities in New Zealand
October 16, 2024
Dunedin City Council
Dunedin
FULL TIME & OTHER
Cadet/Graduate Building Consent (Processing) Officer
The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.
Dunedin has some large building projects taking place such as the new Dunedin Hospital. In addition, our heritage buildings are being revitalised, commercial buildings are being upgraded and earthquake strengthening projects are underway. The Building Services business unit provides guidance, approval, inspection and monitoring services relating to building consent applications received and granted each year to ensure compliance with the Building Act and Regulations.
The Opportunity
This role is suited to people with limited trade experience and/or have only recently attained a suitable building construction, building surveying or architectural qualification. Training will be provided to enable the Cadet/Graduate officers to become a future Building Consent (Processing) Officer, normally within five years (subject to vacancy). During the training period, you will have exposure to most areas of Building Services and deliver a core activity of lodging and checking building consent applications.
Applicants with trade experience only will be required to attain a suitable qualification. Where the Council funds the qualification, you will be financially bonded during and for two years post attainment.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have many of the following:
Salary range: $59,634 - $70,158
The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.
How to Apply
If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.
You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.
Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.
If you want to be part of this exciting future, this is your chance to join a motivated, supportive team, in one of the world's great small cities.
Dunedin has some large building projects taking place such as the new Dunedin Hospital. In addition, our heritage buildings are being revitalised, commercial buildings are being upgraded and earthquake strengthening projects are underway. The Building Services business unit provides guidance, approval, inspection and monitoring services relating to building consent applications received and granted each year to ensure compliance with the Building Act and Regulations.
The Opportunity
This role is suited to people with limited trade experience and/or have only recently attained a suitable building construction, building surveying or architectural qualification. Training will be provided to enable the Cadet/Graduate officers to become a future Building Consent (Processing) Officer, normally within five years (subject to vacancy). During the training period, you will have exposure to most areas of Building Services and deliver a core activity of lodging and checking building consent applications.
Applicants with trade experience only will be required to attain a suitable qualification. Where the Council funds the qualification, you will be financially bonded during and for two years post attainment.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have many of the following:
- A building construction, building surveying or architectural qualification at or above NZQA level 6
- A minimum of 12 months experience or knowledge in construction, plumbing and drainage or architecture within New Zealand
- An attention to detail and accuracy
- Organised and can methodically deal with a variety of tasks at the same time.
- Effective communication skills verbally and in writing
- Ability to research, study and use office technology
- Customer focus; ability to balance customer service within a regulatory framework
- A great team environment
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Additional long service leave after qualifying periods
- Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave
- Free annual flu vaccinations and eye checks every 2 years
Salary range: $59,634 - $70,158
The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.
How to Apply
If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.
You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.
Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.
If you want to be part of this exciting future, this is your chance to join a motivated, supportive team, in one of the world's great small cities.
Job Details
Reference #
4884
Posted on
16 Oct 2024
Closes on
29 Oct 2024 23:55
Location(s)
Civic Centre
Expertise
Building Services
Work type(s)
Permanent Full Time
Benefits
Salary/Compensation
Additional superannuationCareer development
Secondment and promotion opportunitiesWork/Life balance
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