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Posted 11 August, 2026

Technical Administration Officer - Building

Whakatane District Council
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: a3ce2171071e61e4

Job Description

See below the role, outlining the responsibilities and skills we are looking for, for this vacancy. Technical Administration Officer - Building Whakatane, New Zealand Reference: 6921464 Access to employee benefits 5 weeks' annual leave Join a friendly, supportive team The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us? We're seeking a Technical Administration Officer to support our Building Team. In this role, you'll provide key administrative and technical support to our Building team to ensure compliance with Building Act requirements. Your responsibilities will include managing consent applications and related financial documentation, and supporting consent processing and inspections to maintain our service standards. Additionally, you'll be the point of contact for internal and external queries, ensuring accurate maintenance of databases and records. Ko wai koe | About you You will have previous experience in an administration role with strong attention to detail, great communication skills and a customer focused approach. Familiarity with Trapeze, Objective Build, Ozone and Datascape systems is preferred, however, comprehensive training will be provided to the right candidate. Experience in local government and an understanding of relevant legislation would be an advantage. We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata What’s in it for you? Read more about how we value our staff, and the cherries on top. If you need any questions answered, please feel free to send us an email. We’d be more than happy to help! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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