The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.



Building Support Officer

Amberley, New Zealand

Reference: 6829052

  • 12 months fixed term, full time in Amberley
  • Support our customers through the building consent process
  • Deliver fast, accurate admin support in a busy, people-focused team
  • Enjoy flexible hours, professional growth, and a great North Canterbury lifestyle

Be the backbone of our Building team.

About Us | Mō Mātou

At Hurunui District Council, we're driven by a deep commitment to our community and a passion for service excellence. Our mission is simple but powerful: to place the right people in the right roles at the right time—delivering infrastructure and services that are efficient, effective, and tailored to the needs of our district.

For information about us, visit https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/council/jobs

About the Role | Mō Te Tūranga

We're looking for a proactive and organised Building Support Officer to join our busy Building team whilst one of our team members goes on parenal leave. This role is all about helping people build and renovate safely, supporting the building consent process from start to finish while delivering a great customer experience.

About You | Mōu

You're organised, tech-savvy, and love helping people. Confident with admin and MS Office, you bring a positive attitude and a passion for great service. Bonus if you know the building industry!

You will thrive in this role if you:

  • Have strong admin skills and are confident using MS Office
  • Communicate clearly and enjoy helping people through complex processes
  • Are organised, detail-focused, and work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Bring a "boots ‘n all" attitude and a passion for great service
  • Have knowledge of the construction industry and building legislation (a bonus!)

If you're ready to bring your energy and ideas to a council that values collaboration and outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this job go to: https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6829052.

Or, for further information contact Kerry Walsh, Building and Property Manager on 027 528 6974 or email hr@hurunui.govt.nz.

Applications close 16 November 2025.


Applications Close: 16 Nov 2025


The application process

We handle all our recruiting through this website. Please avoid directly contacting any council employee or councillor to submit your application or inquire about employment. If a contact name and email address are provided in the advertisement, they are there to help answer any preliminary questions you might have about the position, the application process, or working at the Hurunui District Council. Please do not send your application to this email address.

Our application form is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. However, we recommend preparing your CV and any cover letter (PDF format preferred) before you start.

Once you complete the application and hit “Submit,” you’ll receive a confirmation message letting you know we’ve received your application. This completes the application process.

We promise to keep you updated on the progress of your application and will contact all candidates as soon as possible, regardless of the outcome.

For more information, visit: www.hurunui.govt.nz