Timaru District Council Looking for Team Leader Building Inspections at Timaru, Canterbury Full Time

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 employees, there are a diverse range of roles from community facing to support and technical specialists.

The Role/Person

TDC’s Building Unit are on the lookout for a Team Leader Building Inspections committed to leading, developing and delivering a quality and innovative building service!

This is a newly established role to help out the other Building Team Leaders as a peer and to build resilience in the team.

As an experienced technical expert, you will engage in and oversee the effective and efficient implementation of Building Control Authority and Territorial Authority functions.

As an experience people leader, you will lead a small team of building control officers with a focus on building inspections, all while leading delivery of amazing customer service to the public.

As a technical leader, you will provide technical guidance and mentoring to the team and be the ‘go-to’ person for their technical questions.

Bring your:

• Ability to deliver on multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Coaching and mentoring skills that foster high performance
• Extensive knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and the New Zealand Building Code
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Relationship and stakeholder management skills

Are you up for the challenge? Apply today!

Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at [email protected].

This is a permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week position. The annual salary is $110,000 – $120,000. Applications close 5pm, 14 August 2022, and can be registered through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

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