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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
The School Property Officer will be working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders supporting the delivery of school projects. The School Property Officer role is a permanent position
Your key priorities will include:
- Project setup and documentation
- Project management lifecycles
- Financial and contractual control
- Data and system management
- Reporting and improvement
Salary range: $60,079 - $72,199 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
About you | Mōhou ake
You will need a strong financial background to reconcile accounts as well as problem solve. You will need to be technology savvy, in particular with Microsoft Excel.
You will have proven ability to maintain integrity in all interactions and treating all information as confidential.
A track record of excellent customer service is a necessity as you will need to establish and maintain strong relationships across groups.
You will need a high degree of professional independence, self-discipline and calm under pressure.
You will also offer:
- Experience in a complex organisation
- Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
- Previous exposure to government policy environment.
- A full, current and clean driver’s licence
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
The successful candidate will be based within the Asset Management team, working alongside internal departments as well as external stakeholders. You will be a part of a well-connected team, striving towards the same goals.
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 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 Alicia Jurisich, Regional Infrastructure Manager Tai Tokerau Alicia.Jurisich@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Monday, 08 September 2025.
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.