Looking for a role where your eye for detail, quality mindset and building knowledge can make a real difference? As our Quality & Compliance Lead, you'll play a critical role in maintaining Building Consent Authority accreditation, supporting compliance activities, and helping ensure buildings and swimming pools across our district remain safe and compliant.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. You'll join our Building Control team and work closely with colleagues across both Ōtorohanga and Waitomo District Councils to drive quality, consistency and continuous improvement in the way we deliver services to our communities.
Job Description
About the gig
If you're someone who enjoys a mix of technical administration, quality assurance, compliance monitoring and relationship building, this role has plenty to keep you engaged.
You'll take the lead on maintaining our Building Quality Management System, helping ensure accreditation requirements are met and supporting our Council's ongoing success as a Building Consent Authority. You'll coordinate audits, monitor compliance activities, identify improvement opportunities and work closely with staff to ensure quality processes are consistently applied.
Beyond quality systems, you'll also be involved in building compliance activities, including swimming pool barrier inspections, Building Warrant of Fitness matters, specified systems compliance and broader building safety requirements. You'll help building owners, pool owners, contractors and members of the public understand their obligations and navigate compliance requirements with confidence.
You'll investigate issues, monitor outcomes, provide practical guidance and support enforcement processes where needed. A big part of the role is helping people understand what's required and working collaboratively to achieve positive compliance outcomes.
This is a role where you'll be trusted to think critically, manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement across the Building Control function. The work you do will directly support safe buildings, safer swimming pools and strong regulatory performance across our district.
If you want to know more about the position, read the position description here.
Desired Skills and Experience
A bit about you
You don't need to tick every box, but you'll likely bring a mix of technical knowledge, quality expertise and a genuine desire to help people achieve good outcomes.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
A relevant technical qualification aligned with Building Control Authority requirements.
Knowledge and experience of the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code and associated legislation.
Experience with quality management systems, audits or process improvement programmes.
Knowledge of specified systems, Building Warrants of Fitness, swimming pool safety requirements or building compliance activities.
Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
A full New Zealand driver licence.
The perks
The pay for this role is between $75,004 and $88,239 a year, depending on your skills and experience. We’ll make sure it’s a fair reflection of what you bring to the role.
Working at Ōtorohanga District Council means joining a tight‑knit crew who care about the community and each other. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
• A supportive, down‑to‑earth team culture
• $200 annual wellness benefit (treat yourself!)
• Handy location with great lunch spots nearby
• Training for civil emergency response (you’ll be a local hero!)
• And plenty more good stuff…
About us
We’re proud to serve a district that’s full of character – from the rugged coastlines of Kāwhia and Aotea to the peaceful waters of Lake Arapuni. Our patch covers 1976 square kilometres of natural beauty, rural charm and two buzzing townships – Ōtorohanga and Kāwhia.
We’re here to make life better for our people – socially, economically, environmentally and culturally.
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like your kind of role, hit ‘Apply’ now! Applications close 5pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
Got questions or want to chat confidentially?
Reach out to Charlene Longden, Manager Building Control, on 027 406 3633.
Please note: We’re unable to support candidates requiring visas with an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand.
Ōtorohanga District Council is a place where everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or how you identify – if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
