Infrastructure Manager – Fixed Term
Location : Lower Hutt, NZ
Job Type : Fixed Term
Help shape the future of Education
About this role
The Infrastructure Manager leads and manages people, plans and resources to support the delivery of outcomes that are aligned to the Ministry’s purpose and agreed strategies. This is a fixed term contract or secondment to cover a secondment period, for up to 12 months in duration.
Responsibilities
- Leading and managing a regionally based team who are responsible for providing infrastructure asset management advice and support to schools
- Developing and maintaining strong and constructive working relationships with schools, their property professionals and other Ministry teams at a local and national level
- Ensuring risks and issues are effectively managed to achieve the best outcomes
- School portfolio planning and implementation activities within the allocated geographic area
- Managing a small case load of schools (generally for schools with more complex property issues or that are of strategic interest), and acting as the primary relationship manager for these schools on all matters related to property management
Qualifications
Extensive background in infrastructure, property and / or asset management with significant focus on relationship management and problem solving, and proven team leadership experienceAn understanding of the mechanics of managing larger property portfoliosFamiliarity with public sector asset management principles and practicesWell-developed strategic and critical thinking skills and analytical capabilityExperience in effective risk management strategies and processesRelevant professional property qualification such as Asset Management, Infrastructure Planning, Property or Project Management and / orExperience in asset management, property management or construction industryThe ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and ConductSalary
Salary range : $107,120 – $160,680 per annum + 3 % Kiwisaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
Application Deadline
Applications close Midnight – Thursday 27 November 2025.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Kathryn Yorke, Regional Infrastructure Manager at
Employment Details
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Information Technology
Industries : Education Administration Programs
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