Join a highly professional and supportive team

Become an integral part of a growing Region

The Palmerston North City Council has an opportunity for an experienced Building Officer to become a part of the combined Palmerston North/Manawatu Building Services.  This position will suit an experienced Building Control Officer who can process building consents of a complex two storey residential level (or higher). 

There are a number of great things about working for Palmerston North City Council - commitment to your personal development, experienced and qualified co- workers and access to a smorgasbord of remuneration benefits, to name a few. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to work at the offices of either Council (Palmerston North or Feilding).

Our building team is leading the industry in a number of areas. We were the first Council to achieve accreditation under the Building Act 2004.  Palmerston North City Council and Manawatu District Council have also decided to combine their services in the first partnership of its kind.  So if you are a person that likes to make a difference, is excited at the opportunity of new changes and new challenges, then joining the Palmerston North City Council Building Team is the opportunity for you!

This is a permanent full-time position within the Building Services Division of the Council.  Building Services has a strong commitment to customer service delivered at a level second to none. 

The successful applicant will be progressive and motivated and will have experience in the Building Control field (in particular consent processing), be able to read and understand building plans and be comfortable with the terminology used in the building industry.  The successful applicant will also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritise and manage timeframes, be self motivated, able to work under pressure, have a sense of humour, and be able to be an effective team member.