Property Advisor

Date advertised : 12 Nov 2025

Job Type : Permanent

Location : Lower Hutt, NZ

About this role

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.

Key priorities

• Developing effective relationships and trust with schools
• 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
• 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 - $115,132 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

Qualifications

About our group and team

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.

Applications close

Applications close Midnight – Wednesday 26 November 2025.

About you

Prepare a cover letter that conveys your values, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you would bring to the role. We’re keen to understand your motivations and how you would contribute.

For further information, please contact Katelyn King, Infrastructure Manager at

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.

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