About this role
<p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Pivotal leadership opportunity to lead technical capability and strengthen assurance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Shape the systems and standards behind safe, consistent consenting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Flexible hybrid role based in Auckland CBD</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>He angitūtanga: The opportunity</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Step into a role where your technical leadership directly shapes outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau. As our Manager Building Consents Capability, you’ll guide the systems, people, and decision making that underpin safe, high quality building work across the region, lifting capability and strengthening the future of building regulation.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Sitting within our Building Consents Capability team, this role leads the strategic development of our technical competence, ensuring our people, processes, and frameworks are equipped to deliver compliant, and consistent consenting services. Your work will span technical assurance, competency frameworks, training, accreditation, and continuous improvement.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">You’ll champion our Technical Assurance system, oversee key regulatory registers, and ensure we continue to meet Building Consent Authority (BCA) accreditation requirements. As a trusted partner to MBIE, IANZ, and industry forums, you’ll represent Auckland Council with professionalism, credibility, and a solution focused mindset.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Day‑to‑day you could expect to work on:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Overseeing technical assurance, auditing, assessing, and strengthening technical decision making</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Coaching and developing your team to deliver effective, efficient services</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Maintaining BCA accreditation through robust systems, processes, and compliance</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Positively lead the implementation of change initiatives or programmes with the team in accordance with best practice</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Coordinate input into legislative change submission and consultation exercises</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Please click <a title="" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rkhUnwNBHal-q3TAx2y0jAgInjAfuu8Z/view?usp=sharing" target="_self">HERE</a><strong> </strong>for a copy of the Position Description</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>He kōrero mōu: About you</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">This role requires extensive experience in similar technical leadership roles, with a sound understanding of the building regulatory environment, BCA systems, and the complexities of delivering high quality consenting services at scale. You’ll bring a collaborative, people centred leadership style, strong industry credibility, and the ability to influence, guide, and uplift technical capability across a diverse team.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">You’ll be confident navigating legislation, accreditation requirements, and quality management frameworks, while also being an engaging communicator who can represent Auckland Council in industry forums with professionalism.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We will be looking for specific experience with:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Construction and building regulatory environments, including consenting, certification, and the Building Act</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Quality management systems and technical assurance frameworks</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Developing and delivering technical training programmes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">High level communication including public speaking and stakeholder engagement</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Project management in complex operational settings</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">BCA accreditation systems and Regulation 18 competency requirements</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Lead the technical capability that keeps Auckland’s built environment safe, compliant, and future ready, shape the standards, systems, and people behind our Building Consents function.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: <a title="" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLBRCnMrfzP8PVwW2ImEcs46jm2bTMco/view?usp=drive_link" target="_self">Benefits</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Tono Mai: Apply Now!</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><br>Application close date: 8 July 2026</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The remuneration range for this role is $170,000 - $190,000 (based on skills and experience) </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span></p>