Building Team Lead

Listed 2 days Ago
Horowhenua District Council
Construction/Landscaping

Tā tātou atarua – Our vision 

Enabling what matters

He angitūtanga - The opportunity

The Housing and Business Development Group seeks to drive the development of housing and business growth within the Horowhenua district covering delivery of the Housing Action Plan and the end-to-end functions of the development process including – Building Consenting, Resource Consenting and Development Engineering.

If you are an experienced building officer this aspect of this role may cover all aspects of processing building consents and inspecting consented work including the support to TA functions when required. Accordingly, there is a combination of inside and outside work, with normal office hours applying. You will be required to make decisions based on technical expertise and experience. The role will involve periods of increased demand for services and the need to juggle competing priorities to meet deadlines.

He kōrero mōu - About you

As the Building Team Lead, although you may not be a Building Advisory Officer, you will be contributing to the group outcomes while leading the building team and providing day to day oversight and management of workload and delivery. Your role will provide ongoing support, development, and training with the Technical Lead to ensure the team objectives are met, and competencies are retained and built on. You will also contribute to and assist the Group Leadership Team in auditing, reviewing processes, reporting and implementation of policy and procedures as required.

Ideally, you have at least 5 years of work experience in a people leader position, experience in growing a strong team culture and continuous improvement approach to ways of working. 

Your appreciation for Tikanga Māori and Māori values informs your approach to Council functions, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration. As a local government kaimahi, we can look to you to uphold our values of Mahi Tahi, #arohatōmahi, Manaakitanga, and Tiakitanga.

Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture 

Horowhenua District Council takes pride in being an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers our employees. Our organisation is founded on innovation and optimism, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where every individual is valued. We strive to offer our team opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering outstanding careers that contribute to a brighter future for Horowhenua.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer

An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and on doing meaningful work, surrounded by motivated people, which have a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community. 

Tono mai ināianei - Apply now

This is a full-time, permanent position, where you are able to fully utilise your expertise to support our community. If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves check out the position description.

Recruitment for this role closes on Tuesday 15 April 2025 however we may connect with you prior to the closing date. 

He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.





Skills & Experience

Strong people leader experience.

Desire to support development of the local community.

Confident communication skills and can-do attitude 

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