Building Surveyor - Residential Processing

Selwyn District Council

Building Surveyor - Residential Processing Rolleston, Canterbury Other Construction and Related Workers

Posted:

June 08, 2026

Location:

Rolleston, Canterbury, New Zealand

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...
                

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Job Overview

Job Type: Building Surveyor - Residential Processing

Location: Rolleston, New Zealand

Posted: June 08, 2026

Deadline: July 18, 2026