School Property Advisor
Napier, NZ
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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
This is a full-time position based out of our Napier offices in Ahuriri, Hawke’s Bay. Your portfolio would consist of around 50 x schools/education facilities across Hawke’s Bay/Tairawhiti. Travel to each facility would be required once per annum.
The Property Advisor role focuses on working with school boards to optimise the condition of school property buildings and related facilities.
The position focuses on building out the forward looking capital works plan per school, based on condition assessment information gathered from school visits and discussions with school management.
Travel across Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti is an integral part of this role, as well as working with school personnel and other teams, in achieving the best outcomes for schools in ensuring all school facilities are warm, safe and dry and conducive to education.
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.
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for an experienced property professional who can work independently as well as part of a team.
You will also offer:
- Asset Management, Construction or Facilities Management experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good business and financial acumen
- Comfortable working with complex problem solving
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
The regional School Property team, based at our Ahuriri offices in Napier, is a friendly team that works hard to achieve the best infrastructure outcomes for the schools in our portfolios. We are a dynamic team of top performers that value teamwork, trust and integrity. We achieve our targets and objectives whilst operating in a flexible working environment .
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.
The New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) will be established as a Crown entity, 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, including which schools will receive additional teaching spaces, 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 Johan Kirsten, Infrastructure Manager at johan.kirsten@education.govt.nz
Applications close: Midnight, Monday 24 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.
