Are you an experienced building qualified looking to combine your technical expertise with regulatory compliance and customer service excellence?
We are seeking a highly motivated Building Surveyor - Building Compliance to join our Building Compliance Team.
In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in ensuring buildings meet legislative and safety requirements while supporting customers to achieve positive compliance outcomes through practical advice, collaboration, and expert guidance.
About the role As a Building Surveyor - Building Compliance, you will be responsible for delivering Territorial Authority functions under the Building Act while supporting our community to achieve positive compliance outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll provide practical advice, investigate compliance matters, and help ensure buildings are safe and fit for purpose.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Investigating building compliance service requests
Conducting site inspections and compliance assessments
Assessing building safety concerns and regulatory matters
Processing Certificates of Acceptance and exemption applications
Issuing notices and compliance-related documentation
Providing advice and support to customers on building compliance matters
Report writing and maintaining accurate records
Managing workloads to meet statutory timeframes
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday, based in Rolleston.
About you You will be a confident communicator with a positive, approachable attitude and the ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues. You'll also be comfortable taking direction, responding to feedback, and contributing positively as part of a collaborative team.
Our ideal candidate will:
Have at least 5 years' experience in the building industry across a variety of New Zealand building projects
Have at least 3 years' experience in a regulatory compliance or similar compliance environment
Have excellent communication,



report writing, and time management skills
Be confident interpreting and applying building legislation and technical requirements
Make sound decisions using judgement, research, and a risk-based approach
Be customer-focused, approachable, and able to resolve complex issues collaboratively
Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and quality
You will also have:
A sound understanding of the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code, and Building Consent processes
Knowledge of BCA accreditation and Territorial Authority review schemes
High-level digital literacy and experience working with a range of software applications
Current Class 1 Driver Licence
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced building professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, customer engagement, and regulatory compliance to make a positive difference in the community.
What we can offer Great work-life balance with flexibility
Career coaching and development
Life insurance
Wellbeing and volunteer leave
Three additional paid leave days each year
Two weeks paid Partners Leave
Sick leave from day one
Discounts with local and national businesses
About us Selwyn is New Zealand's fastest growing district. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: Be a good human Be brave - Think differently Better together - Make it happen for Selwyn.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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