Regional Property Advisor

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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

• Permanent Position
• Based from our Napier office

The Property Advisor will work with individual School Boards of Trustees in developing an asset management plan to effectively manage and maintain their school property and infrastructure. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver effective property and infrastructure solutions that support teaching and learning outcomes.

Your key priorities will include:

• Developing effective relationships and trust with schools and lead the relationship with Boards for all school property matters.
• 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.
• Contributing to portfolio management and supporting emergency responses.
• 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

Salary range: $100,296 - $121,490 per annum 3.5 % 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

 You will be a strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and have the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

You will also offer:

• Experience operating in a complex organistion.
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Relevant professional property qualification such as Asset Management, Infrastructure Planning, Property or Project Management and/or
• Experience in asset management, property management or construction industry (including contract management).
• Previous exposure to the government policy environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting expectations to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated capability with data and insights and risk identification and management
• A full, current and clean driver’s licence.

• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

We offer:

• Purpose-led mahi improving learning environments across one of Aotearoa’s largest public property portfolios.
• A collaborative School Property network and opportunities to develop your asset management practice.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The School Property Group manages one of the largest property portfolios in Aotearoa — more than 2,100 state schools and over 8,000 hectares of land. We are responsible for asset management, capital works, investment planning and service delivery.

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.

The School Property group is led by a Functional Chief Executive for School Property, who reports directly to the Minister for Education. In July 2025 the Government announced it will establish a Crown agent to manage school property, to be called the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA). Implementation of the NZSPA is expected in 2026, subject to the legislation being passed.

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 Rita Sweetapple, Infrastructure Manager] at [rita.sweetapple]@education.govt.nz

Applications close:  Midnight, Sunday 10th May 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.