Job Description
Auckland Council’s Building Consents department has an opportunity for a Building Consent Technical Coordinator to join our Project Assessment team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in supporting the building consent process by ensuring all lodgements are accurate, complete, in line with compliance requirements, and ready for timely assessment.
You'll be working closely with a team of Building Surveyors in a fast paced, high-volume environment, where attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills make all the difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the building consents space, while contributing to outcomes that make a real difference for our communities. Join a team that values collaboration and customer focus as we help shape a better Tāmaki Makaurau.
Day-to-day you could expect to work on:
Reviewing and preparing building consent applications to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
Ensuring all data entry, documentation, and descriptions are accurate and complete
Supporting customers by guiding them through the lodgement process with clarity and care
Working closely with Building Surveyors to maintain efficient workflows and meet statutory timelines
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and meetings on consent strategy
Anticipating team needs and helping balance workloads in a fast paced environment
Please click HERE for a copy of the position description
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative capabilities, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for supporting others. You’ll enjoy helping customers navigate complex requirements and play a key role in ensuring that building consent applications are accurate, complete, and ready to move efficiently through the system.
You’ll be highly organised, proactive, and confident managing competing priorities in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Your ability to build relationships, engage effectively with stakeholders, and bring clarity to complex processes will be key to your success.
While experience in a regulatory or building related environment is an advantage, it’s your drive to learn, motivation to improve processes, and commitment to delivering high quality work that will set you apart in this role.
Key skills and qualities we are looking for:
High level administration and data entry skills, with confidence in Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of construction plans and specifications (or eagerness to learn)
Strong organisational skills and the ability to anticipate and support team needs
Prioritising tasks under pressure while maintaining accuracy
A proactive, engaged mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Knowledge of, or exposure to, regulatory environments or building related fields would be advantageous
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
This role has a remuneration range of $63,087 - $67,000 (Based on skills and experience)
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
#workingforauckland #aucklandcouncil #buildingconsents #technicalcoordinator #coordinator #buildingprojects #buildingcompliance
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
You'll be working closely with a team of Building Surveyors in a fast paced, high-volume environment, where attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills make all the difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the building consents space, while contributing to outcomes that make a real difference for our communities. Join a team that values collaboration and customer focus as we help shape a better Tāmaki Makaurau.
Day-to-day you could expect to work on:
Reviewing and preparing building consent applications to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
Ensuring all data entry, documentation, and descriptions are accurate and complete
Supporting customers by guiding them through the lodgement process with clarity and care
Working closely with Building Surveyors to maintain efficient workflows and meet statutory timelines
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and meetings on consent strategy
Anticipating team needs and helping balance workloads in a fast paced environment
Please click HERE for a copy of the position description
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative capabilities, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for supporting others. You’ll enjoy helping customers navigate complex requirements and play a key role in ensuring that building consent applications are accurate, complete, and ready to move efficiently through the system.
You’ll be highly organised, proactive, and confident managing competing priorities in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Your ability to build relationships, engage effectively with stakeholders, and bring clarity to complex processes will be key to your success.
While experience in a regulatory or building related environment is an advantage, it’s your drive to learn, motivation to improve processes, and commitment to delivering high quality work that will set you apart in this role.
Key skills and qualities we are looking for:
High level administration and data entry skills, with confidence in Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of construction plans and specifications (or eagerness to learn)
Strong organisational skills and the ability to anticipate and support team needs
Prioritising tasks under pressure while maintaining accuracy
A proactive, engaged mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Knowledge of, or exposure to, regulatory environments or building related fields would be advantageous
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
This role has a remuneration range of $63,087 - $67,000 (Based on skills and experience)
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
#workingforauckland #aucklandcouncil #buildingconsents #technicalcoordinator #coordinator #buildingprojects #buildingcompliance
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Building Consent Technical Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
