School Property Officer

Help shape the future of Education

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 students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

The School Property Officer is a critical role in supporting the delivery of school led projects within School Property. This is a 6-month fixed term or secondment position based in Lower Hutt to cover parental leave. We work across the country providing funding and project support to internal and external stakeholders. 

Alongside this the School Property Officer will:

• Support other staff in the region by processing project documentation, payments and property plans

• Track projects and provide guidance
• Support and report on finance
• Work with a great team
• Be an inclusive and helpful team member

Salary range: $65,801 - $79,195 per annum + 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.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in the role, you’ll be working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships at all levels. You will take pride in getting work done at schools, knowing that your efforts help ensure these spaces are warm, safe, and dry - creating better environments for students and staff alike. You will have a strong desire to work in a supportive and energised team.

You will also offer:

• Resilience under pressure and the ability to manage varied workloads. There will be challenges from time to time so you will need to be able to adapt, use your initiative and self-manage.
• Proven experience managing relationships with diverse stakeholders and delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong financial and data management skills, including budget reconciliation and invoice processing.
• Proficiency with office and financial systems, and ability to maintain data integrity.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills to use data and insights for decision-making and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain processes and policies clearly.

• 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 plans, builds, and manages school properties to ensure they are safe, warm and dry. We oversee more than 2,100 primary and secondary state schools on 8,000 hectares of land with a value of $33.5 billion. It’s the second largest social property portfolio in New Zealand, and one of the largest overall.   

 The New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) will be established as a Crown agent to manage, plan, build, maintain and administer the education property portfolio. This is expected to happen by no later than 1 November 2026 now that the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Act 2026 - Ministry of Education has passed.

Once established, the NZSPA will be responsible for planning, building, maintaining and administrating the school property portfolio. Decisions on education policy, network and roll growth, will remain with the Ministry of Education.

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 Rochelle Snellgrove, Infrastructure Manager, Rochelle.Snellgrove@education.govt.nz

Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 30th August.

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.