Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) Audit Officer Applications link:
Wellington City Council
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō - Working together for Wellington's future
Help support the safety and compliance of Wellington's commercial buildings. We are looking for a Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) Audit Officer to join our Building Compliance team and contribute to safer, well-maintained buildings across Pōneke.
Ngā Taipitopito Tūranga - Role details
In this role, you'll support the safety and compliance of Wellington's commercial building stock by carrying out BWoF audits in line with statutory requirements.
- Visiting commercial buildings across Wellington.
- Carrying out BWoF audits and recording your findings.
- Checking whether specified systems, such as smoke control systems, fire alarms and emergency exits, are being inspected and maintained.
- Engaging with building owners, independent qualified persons and internal teams.
- Supporting practical compliance outcomes that help keep people safe.
You don't need to be a BWoF specialist on day one. You'll be supported to build your technical knowledge of BWoF requirements, Council processes and the practical application of the Building Act 2004.
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako - Qualifications and experience
To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have a relevant qualification or practical experience in a building-related field. Experience in building, compliance, inspection, construction, facilities, maintenance or a customer-facing regulatory environment would be useful. A full, clean NZ driver licence is essential.
We're looking for someone who is practical, curious and willing to learn. You'll communicate clearly, build constructive relationships, and be comfortable working through issues with building owners, independent qualified persons and other colleagues.
If you are interested in building safety, enjoy practical problem-solving and want to develop your regulatory skills in a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.
We are looking to appoint between $84,977 and $99,972 per annum for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience.
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you
At Wellington City Council, we're Working for Wellington and playing our part in making Pōneke a creative capital where people and nature thrive.
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts, and learning and development opportunities.
View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.
Diversity
We want your application to show the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in this advert through whānau life, community involvement or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility support
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close 6 September 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
If you have questions, please contact Ryan Cameron, Team Leader Compliance, ryan.cameron@wcc.govt.nz
