Principal Building Officer

Lead Technical Excellence. Influence the Future.

This isn't just another Building Officer role.

It's an opportunity to become the recognised technical leader within a progressive Building Consent Authority. We're looking for an experienced Building Officer who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring others and influencing technical excellence while remaining hands-on with processing and inspections.

Why this role?

• Be recognised as the senior technical authority within the Building team.
• Work on interesting and technically challenging residential and commercial projects.
• Mentor and coach Building Officers to grow capability.
• Drive technical consistency, quality assurance and accreditation outcomes.
• Undertake complex consent processing and inspections.

What we're looking for

• Regulation 18 qualification.
• Extensive consent processing and inspection experience.
• Strong Building Act and Building Code knowledge.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• A passion for technical excellence and developing people.

Why Manawatū District Council?

Join a supportive, ambitious team where your expertise is valued. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide genuine opportunities to influence the future of Building Services while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle in the Manawatū.

Ready to take the next step?

We're not just recruiting a Principal Building Officer - we're looking for someone who wants to help shape one of New Zealand's best Building Consent Authorities.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,500 depending on your skills and experience.

To apply for this job go to: https://mdccareers.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6913031.

Applications close 02 August 2026