New Plymouth District Council
- Posted: 11 Apr 2024
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Government & council
Ko wai mātou - Who are we
Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.
Te āheinga - The opportunity
Are you passionate about upholding regulations and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community? New Plymouth District Council is seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as a Territorial Authority Licensing Officer.
Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:
- Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation
- Maintain and actively oversee NPDC compliance schedule and BWoF internal system including but not limited to; receiving and processing BWoF and 12A's, reminder letters and invoicing for annual BWoF, outstanding warrants and reminders
- Author Compliance schedules and ensure they are published concurrently with the associated building consent code compliance schedule
- Receive prescribed form 11 applications (amendment to compliance schedule), take all practicable steps including but not limited to: NPDC records check, site visits, and practitioner interviews to enable site specific compliance schedule to be drafted and issued
- Undertake Territorial Authority building warrant of fitness/compliance schedule onsite inspections (document and physical inspection of systems) to verify the accuracy of documentation, reporting and systems
- Compile evidence and report to the building management team suspected illegal building work as a result of onsite audit or practitioner complaint
- Maintain all Territorial Authority functions to a standard that ensures ongoing BCA accreditation
- Works in conjunction with NPDC Pools Officer to maintain the New Plymouth Council swimming pools system
Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience:
- Territorial Authority minimum two years' experience in relevant discipline
- Building Consents officer minimum two years' experience
- Private sector specified systems technician minimum two years' experience
He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?
With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!
Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer
At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.
You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $78,207 and $84,289. We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.
If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Applications close on Friday, 26 April 2024.
Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.
Te āheinga - The opportunity
Are you passionate about upholding regulations and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community? New Plymouth District Council is seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as a Territorial Authority Licensing Officer.
Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:
- Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation
- Maintain and actively oversee NPDC compliance schedule and BWoF internal system including but not limited to; receiving and processing BWoF and 12A's, reminder letters and invoicing for annual BWoF, outstanding warrants and reminders
- Author Compliance schedules and ensure they are published concurrently with the associated building consent code compliance schedule
- Receive prescribed form 11 applications (amendment to compliance schedule), take all practicable steps including but not limited to: NPDC records check, site visits, and practitioner interviews to enable site specific compliance schedule to be drafted and issued
- Undertake Territorial Authority building warrant of fitness/compliance schedule onsite inspections (document and physical inspection of systems) to verify the accuracy of documentation, reporting and systems
- Compile evidence and report to the building management team suspected illegal building work as a result of onsite audit or practitioner complaint
- Maintain all Territorial Authority functions to a standard that ensures ongoing BCA accreditation
- Works in conjunction with NPDC Pools Officer to maintain the New Plymouth Council swimming pools system
Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience:
- Territorial Authority minimum two years' experience in relevant discipline
- Building Consents officer minimum two years' experience
- Private sector specified systems technician minimum two years' experience
He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?
With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!
Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer
At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.
You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $78,207 and $84,289. We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.
If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Applications close on Friday, 26 April 2024.