Team Leader Building Compliance

About the Company Porirua City is a vibrant and diverse community that offers a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities. As our city continues to grow and develop, we are seeking skilled professionals to join our team and contribute to shaping our future. About the Role We are currently looking for a proactive and experienced Team Leader – Building Compliance to lead our high-performing team. This team is responsible for delivering essential functions under the Building Act 2004. Your leadership will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance throughout our built environment, from building warrants of fitness to managing earthquake-prone buildings. In this position, you will: - Lead a skilled team to provide consistent, high-quality building compliance services. - Oversee key functions, including building warrants of fitness, certificates of public use, pool barriers, certificates of acceptance, and assessments of earthquake-prone buildings. - Develop and refine best practice processes for complaint response, compliance resolution, enforcement, and cost recovery. - Support and manage investigations and inspections, ensuring clear and well-documented outcomes. - Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure integrated and consistent compliance management. - Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members while managing workloads, performance, and professional development. About You We are looking for a confident leader with strong technical knowledge of building compliance who thrives on solving complex problems and guiding team members. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate: - Significant experience in building compliance or a similar field. - A strong working knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and related legislation and regulations. - Proficiency in investigation and report writing skills, including experience preparing enforcement documentation for legal proceedings. - Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop a high-functioning team. - A practical approach to managing compliance issues, delivering fair, efficient, and enforceable outcomes. - Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer and community focus. - Sound judgment with the ability to identify and manage political and reputational risks. What You Need to Do Now We invite you to join our supportive and forward-thinking team in a welcoming and engaging environment. For more information, please contact Leonie McPhail at 027 554 7031. Porirua City values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are proud to be a member of Diversity Works. If you require any support or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we will do our best to assist you. To apply, please visit our careers center at http://www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers. To learn more about working for Porirua City, please watch our promotional video. Applications close on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.