Photo gallery

A snapshot of life at the Department of Building and Housing.

Working with the sector

Many staff attend industry conferences and showcases that take place throughout the year. These events are valuable opportunities for sharing information and learning how the Department can better serve the building and housing sector.

		Chief Executive, Katrina Bach and Process Design and Compliance Adviser, Shane Taane (centre), talking with a visitor to the Department’s information stand at the Building Officials’ Institute of New Zealand 2006 Conference.
		Members of the Tenancy Services team at the Pasifika festival, Auckland in 2006.

Work/life balance

Work is part of life, and so is family. The Department seeks to provide a family-friendly work environment, and support for those who need some flexibility to balance family commitments.

All work and no play …

We are committed to making the Department a great place to work. The Department sponsors sports and cultural teams that encourage staff from across the Department to get together.

‘The Hammers’ are the Department’s Wellington-based indoor soccer team that competes in local lunchtime competitions. Other Department sports teams include RTA, an indoor soccer team based in Auckland, and the Flashing Eaves indoor netball team in Wellington.

National office heritage building

In May 2006 Wellington staff moved into the Department’s new national office in the heart of the city central business district – a 1925 heritage building that was comprehensively re-fitted and modernised to meet the needs of staff.