Are you an experienced building professional 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

Outstanding 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, outstanding 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 key 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

📌 Building Surveyor - Building Compliance (Winnipeg)
🏢 Taituarā
📍 Winnipeg