Undertakes assessments and produces reports detailing the condition of a property/building to be purchased or sold. May also evaluate and report on compliance with healthy homes legislation.

Receives request to review and assess a property/building; arranges time to visit and conduct the assessment; travels to site; performs the assessment recording the key findings; prepares report and sends to customer; may meet with customer to review the report and may discuss likely methods and costs of remediation; may invoice customer for services.

• Employees typically work indoors in an office and in buildings being assessed, but will work outdoors at a variety of locations when undertaking inspections.
• The office is generally adequately heated and ventilated but the buildings being assessed may not be. May work in all weather conditions when outside.

• The physical work demand is light.
• Sitting is occasional when assessing data, formulating reports, and completing paperwork.
• Standing and walking is frequent to constant when carrying out inspection tasks.
• Occasionally may need to be at height or in confined spaces to conduct some aspects of inspections.
• Stretching up, reaching across, and climbing ladders will be required occasionally.
• Bending, squatting, crouching, and kneeling will be required occasionally.
• Twisting of the body or neck may be required on an occasional basis.
• Contact with skin irritants or water may be required, but is unlikely to be a significant component of this job.
• Lifting, carrying, and pulling is not a significant component of this job (other than when moving ladders).
• Repetitive movements are occasionally required due to the use of computers/devices and hand-held objects (e.g. moisture meters and thermal scanners).
• Driving is likely to be frequently required.
• Use of hand-held objects/equipment will include pens, scanners, digital devices, computers, printers, photocopiers, telephones, and other general office equipment.
• Mental skills include analytical/investigative, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and standards, decision-making, report writing, digital literacy, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• An NZQCF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Significant experience in the building industry and/or Licenced Building Practitioner (LBP) status, or similar, would be advantageous.
• A Class 1 Driver Licence will be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.