Property Advisor

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. Key Priorities 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 Qualifications & Experience 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 Benefits 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 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. Applications close: Midnight Monday 3rd August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr