Building Compliance Officer

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Horowhenua District Council – Horowhenua District, North Island This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting and strengthening our communities by delivering high-quality building compliance and regulatory services. As a Building Compliance Officer, you will work across a diverse range of compliance, investigation, inspection and enforcement activities under the Building Act and associated legislation. You’ll be part of a team committed to creating safe, resilient and compliant communities while balancing regulatory responsibilities with a customer-first approach. This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful difference through practical problem-solving, sound decision-making and positive community engagement. You are a proactive and solutions-focused professional with experience in regulatory compliance, building control, inspections or enforcement activities. You have a strong understanding of the Building Act and associated legislation, along with the ability to interpret and apply legislation fairly and consistently. Your communication style is professional, respectful and customer-focused, enabling you to build positive relationships and deliver mana-enhancing interactions, even in challenging situations. You bring sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to achieving practical outcomes that support both compliance and community wellbeing. In this role, you will undertake compliance monitoring, investigations, inspections and enforcement activities to ensure buildings and related activities meet legislative and regulatory requirements. You will provide clear, practical advice to customers, promote voluntary compliance where appropriate, and contribute to timely, fair and consistent regulatory outcomes. Working collaboratively across Council and with external stakeholders, you will prepare reports, maintain accurate records and support enforcement actions when required. Above all, you will help deliver a Customer & Community First approach that supports safe, resilient and thriving communities. He aha ai mātou? – Why join us? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community while building your experience across a broad regulatory portfolio. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team environment where learning, development, and continuous improvement are encouraged. If you’re passionate about delivering fair, practical, and people-focused compliance outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed as they come in and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress. Applications close on 9 June 2026 at 5 pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr