💼 Full-Time Position

Building Surveyor - Residential Processing

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Selwyn District Council
📍 Rolleston, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Location
Rolleston, New Zealand
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Posted
April 12, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We're looking for a Building Surveyor to join our residential processing team. This is a technical role where you'll assess and process building consent applications under the Building Act 2004 — from solid fuel heaters to complex multi-storey residential builds.

About the Role


As a member of the Residential Building Team, you'll be responsible for reviewing and processing residential building consents across the district, ensuring compliance with legislation and supporting safe building outcomes for our community.


Key aspects of the role include:


  • Processing a wide range of residential building consents
  • Providing advice and expertise on Building Act matters to applicants and internal teams
  • Communicating with agents, architects, licensed building practitioners, and applicants — often under pressure — to solve problems and provide clear guidance
  • Supporting an integrated approach to customer service by collabora...