Building Inspector Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Senior Building Inspector & Mentor

at Porirua City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Competitive salary, flexible options available

Bring your inspections expertise and mentor team members
Join a passionate and hardworking team
Competitive salary

Bring your inspections expertise and mentor team members
Join a passionate and hardworking team
Competitive salary

Seeking more than a building inspector. Be part of a leadership team growing and developing team members, leading interesting projects in Porirua City

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Building Official - 2 Year Fixed-Term

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Hands‑on, varied work with real community impact
Travel allowance and relocation assistance
Supportive team with strong development opportunities

Hands‑on, varied work with real community impact
Travel allowance and relocation assistance
Supportive team with strong development opportunities

Build safer communities as a Building Official—varied work, site action, real impact, and a supportive team behind you.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Building Inspector & Mentor

at Porirua City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Competitive salary, flexible options available

Bring your inspections expertise and mentor team members
Join a passionate and hardworking team
Competitive salary

Bring your inspections expertise and mentor team members
Join a passionate and hardworking team
Competitive salary

Seeking more than a building inspector. Be part of a leadership team growing and developing team members, leading interesting projects in Porirua City

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Building Official - 2 Year Fixed-Term

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Hands‑on, varied work with real community impact
Travel allowance and relocation assistance
Supportive team with strong development opportunities

Hands‑on, varied work with real community impact
Travel allowance and relocation assistance
Supportive team with strong development opportunities

Build safer communities as a Building Official—varied work, site action, real impact, and a supportive team behind you.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Building Surveyor - Expressions of Interest

at Selwyn District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Full-time permanent role
Supportive and collaborative team
Flexible hours, Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Full-time permanent role
Supportive and collaborative team
Flexible hours, Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Building Surveyor to join our team.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

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This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Vetting Officer

at Invercargill City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Career progression and training/development opportunities
KiwiSaver and Superannuation Schemes
Positive focus of employee health and well-being

Career progression and training/development opportunities
KiwiSaver and Superannuation Schemes
Positive focus of employee health and well-being

We are looking for a Vetting Officer to act as the first point of contact for clients of the Building Consent Authority and Territorial Authority.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Building Control Officer

at Western Bay of Plenty District Council

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Be part of a dynamic and skilled team where your expertise will contribute to meaningful change in the community.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Building Surveyor - Residential Processing

at Selwyn District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Full-time Permanent role
Supportive and collaborative team
Flexible hours and Life insurance

Full-time Permanent role
Supportive and collaborative team
Flexible hours and Life insurance

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our team in a full-time permanent role.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Environmental Health, Food Verifier & Alcohol Licensing Inspector

at Kaikoura District Council

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This is a Full time job

Kaikoura, Canterbury

Love the outdoors? Make a real impact on public health and community wellbeing and make Kaikōura your office!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed four days ago

Manager - Building Control

at Whangarei District Council

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This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Lead safe, sustainable development across our district

Lead safe, sustainable development across our district

Drive excellence in building control, guide change, and grow your career with Whangarei District Council.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Audit Lead - 12 Months

at Auckland Council

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Great opportunity to be part of operational improvements that deliver value

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

13h ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Health and Alcohol Licensing Officer

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary Range - $91400 - $107500 dependant on exp.

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Help shape a safer, healthier, thriving Napier! Come join the team at Napier City Council

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Campus Manager - Facilities Management

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

95,000 to 112,500 + up to 6.75% KiwiSaver

Manage both planned and reactive maintenance plus minor capital works
Focus on high level stakeholder relationships over technical tasks
Work in a supportive environment with established professional networks

Manage both planned and reactive maintenance plus minor capital works
Focus on high level stakeholder relationships over technical tasks
Work in a supportive environment with established professional networks

Coordinate building maintenance with stakeholders. Work with facilities teams to deliver preventative schedules and minimise construction costs.

subClassification: Body Corporate & Facilities ManagementBody Corporate & Facilities Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Team Leader Building Processing

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato(Hybrid)

Bring your technical expertise to this team leader role
Lead, mentor, and developing a skilled team
Great team, work life balance & a great benefits package!

Bring your technical expertise to this team leader role
Lead, mentor, and developing a skilled team
Great team, work life balance & a great benefits package!

Join TCDC and become part of a recognised, high-performing Building Consent Authority

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Compliance Officer

at Auckland Council

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This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$88k to $104k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Mix of field & office-based, multi-disciplinary focus

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Mix of field & office-based, multi-disciplinary focus

Carry out site visits, investigate breaches, apply enforcement or education, and support after‑hours on‑call duties when needed.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed five days ago

Compliance Officer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$76k to $86k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Field role managing investigations, breaches, and enforcement actions
Ensures compliance with RMA, Building Act, and relevant bylaws
Based in North Auckland with occasional after‑hours work

Field role managing investigations, breaches, and enforcement actions
Ensures compliance with RMA, Building Act, and relevant bylaws
Based in North Auckland with occasional after‑hours work

Frontline field role delivering compliance investigations, enforcement, and customer guidance across RMA, Building Act, and bylaws.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Trainee Customs Officers - Opua

at New Zealand Customs Service

This is a Full time job

Opua, Northland

Have a career that makes a difference
Join the team protecting NZ's borders

Have a career that makes a difference
Join the team protecting NZ's borders

Make a real impact. Protect Aotearoa. Build a career with purpose.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Compliance Officer - Forestry

at Gisborne District Council

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This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Field-based forestry compliance role. Inspect high-risk forests, gather evidence & drive enforcement action protecting Tairāwhiti's environment.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed five days ago

Investigator | Kaitātari Taihara

at Criminal Cases Review Commission (Te Kāhui Tātari Ture)

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$96,722 - $113,790

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

Work on some of the most interesting and complex cases in the criminal justice system in Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

LIM and Building Records Officer

at Tararua District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Dannevirke, Manawatu

Gain hands-on experience
Impactful role in a supportive and dynamic team
Engage with a range of tasks

Gain hands-on experience
Impactful role in a supportive and dynamic team
Engage with a range of tasks

Oversee LIMs, digitize building records, support Earthquake Prone Building Project, manage records, road naming & deliver excellent customer service.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed six days ago

Biosecurity Officer II (Fixed term) - 2 roles available

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

We are looking for two Biosecurity Officer IIs to join our passionate Biosecurity team!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

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