Property Advisor

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We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga We have an exciting opportunity for a portfolio manager to join us on a 9-month fixed-term contract or secondment covering parental leave. The Property Advisor role is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of schools, ensuring that School Boards are effectively managing and maintaining school property and infrastructure and developing asset management plans. You will be providing advice and support for the management of a portfolio of schools over the short, medium and long term to meet ongoing and future educational requirements. Your key priorities will include: * Developing effective relationships and trust with schools * Working with individual schools to develop an asset management plan so they are effectively managing and maintaining their school property and infrastructure * Ensuring schools implement projects and spending that supports the school’s pedagogy and/or Ministry asset strategy * Following and working within Ministry and Asset Management policy, procedures and guidelines to provide the right advice to schools * Ensuring Ministry information and data is kept up to date and accurate * Working collaboratively across the team to share technical knowledge and experience with others so all portfolios are well supported and there is consistent delivery of service * Working collaboratively with other teams within the Ministry and School Property to provide effective property and infrastructure solutions that support teaching and learning. Salary range: $100,296- $121,490 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience. For more details about the role, you can view the job description here. We also offer: * Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported. * The ability to purchase extra days leave. * A range of employee network groups. * An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey. * Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments. * Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing. About you | Mōhou ake To be successful in this role, you will need to be an amazing people person and be an excellent communicator with proven skills in building and managing strong, effective relationships. Your ability to understand your audience, their vision and motivation is critical. You will be able to adapt your communication style to be able to effectively deliver a range of messages to a variety of people. You will also offer: * Demonstrated ability to plan and implement initiatives and achieve positive results * Ability to interpret, plainly articulate the intent, and apply policy appropriately * Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands * Problem solving, having the ability to apply a variety of approaches to solve problems or identify options to achieve great outcomes * Relevant professional qualification or experience such as asset management, project management, property management, or construction * A full, current and clean driver’s licence * The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct. About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake The School Property group manages one of the largest property portfolios in Aotearoa New Zealand, composed of over 2,100 primary and secondary state schools and over 8,000 hectares of land with a carrying value of $33.5 billion. Our team is responsible for the portfolio, including school engagement, asset management, capital works delivery, investment planning and portfolio management. We have a responsibility to invest in property solutions that demonstrate value for money while still delivering the right outcome for our schools and kura. Demand for new or improved school property across the country is high, and the way we meet these needs is to do so more efficiently. We have set financial and timeliness targets for our programme, and we’re looking to improve our planning and delivery, as well as working proactively and collaboratively with schools and the construction sector. This will ensure that our property projects deliver value and are part of an affordable and deliverable programme of works. As part of the response to the Government’s decisions following the independent Ministerial Inquiry into School Property, the School Property group is now led by a Functional Chief Executive (FCE) for School Property, who reports directly to the Minister for Education. We also have put in place an improvement programme which responds to the Government's school property review recommendations. Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role. For further information, please contact Carly Edwards, Infrastructure Manager, Northen Region [email protected] Applications close: Midnight Monday 3rd August 2026. We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.