- Utilise your expertise in maintenance and property management
- Full-time opportunity based in Palmerston North covering Manawatu, Whanganui and Taranaki region
- Fixed Term until 31 March 2026, at $95,227 (pro rata)
Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity
As a Vacant Property Manager in our Assets and Maintenance team, you will be responsible for overall management of repairs of vacant properties so they can be re-let within specified time frames. You'll be based in our Palmerston North office, however long-distance travel and occasional overnight travel will be required in this role as you'll be supporting the wider Manawatu, Whanganui and Taranaki region.
Operating within a close-knit team built on a high-level of trust, you will be self-managing, reliable and personable. Your expertise in the building and trades industry will support you to succeed as you work alongside relevant tenancy management, asset management, maintenance delivery, placement teams and Maintenance Partner contractors to ensure that properties requiring vacant repairs will be available for re-letting.
This is a fixed term full time role until 31 March 2026.
Ng pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
- Strong understanding of housing repairs, maintenance processes, and contractor engagement.
- Must have experience with our internal systems; Oracle, Kotahi, and IDP and confidence working with data to track progress, identify issues and report on performance.
- Great communication and relationship management skills - able to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Experience of building maintenance for complexes and houses.
- Full and current NZ driver's licence plus the ability to travel long distances
Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.As a K inga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.Mo m tou - Our Organisation
At K inga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.
What is exciting about working for K inga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.
We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for M ori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
O t tou uara - Our values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:
- Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Whanake - Be Bold
Tuhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process If you have any questions about this role, please contact Enna.Cecilio@kaingaora.govt.nz.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants including those impacted by organisational change.
Applications close on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 at 11:55pm.
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.