Consents Administrator - Part-Time

Company Overview:

SmartShelters is a leading provider of steel-framed, fabric-clad structures, serving diverse needs such as bulk storage, workshops, warehousing, and cow housing. As a fourth-generation family business based in Auckland, New Zealand, we have a proud legacy of delivering high-quality solutions to our clients both domestically and internationally.

Role Overview:

SmartShelters is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as a Consents Administrator. The Consents Administrator would submit and follow through on building consents and resource consents to efficiently process them through local councils. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our company while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. 

Building Consents

• Prepare documents for building consent applications for all SmartShelter projects
• Submit building consent applications via council consent portals
• Work with local councils around New Zealand to answer any requests for information
• Follow up councils to ensure consents are granted in a timely manner
• Work with SmartShelters Operations Team to co-ordinate council inspections for jobs
• Apply for Code of Compliance Certificates from council once projects are completed
• Communicate with clients regarding project timelines, consents, inspections and council compliance certificates 

Resource Consents

• Prepare documents for resource consent applications for any agricultural SmartShelters projects which may arise
• Submit resource consent applications via council consent portals
• Work with local councils around New Zealand to answer any requests for information
• Follow up councils to ensure consents are granted in a timely manner

Skills and experience required:

Some previous experience with processing Building Consents and Resource Consents in New Zealand