National Property And Fleet Manager

Flexible location but Wellington or Christchurch locations preferred.

Our vision : Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa.

When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa.

He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mo te turanga | About the role

Lead DOC's National Property & Fleet Team that shapes the places and assets that enable conservation across Aotearoa.

From remote field bases to bustling visitor centres and our national vehicle fleet, this role is at the heart of how DOC supports its people and mission.

As National Property & Fleet Manager, you'll lead the strategic direction and day-to-day performance of DOC's nationwide property and fleet portfolios - ensuring the Department's assets are safe, efficient, sustainable, and future-focused.

You'll work closely with leaders across DOC, external partners, and government agencies to develop and deliver long-term strategies that support our people to protect and restore Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage.

It's a unique opportunity to blend commercial acumen with purpose - enabling conservation to thrive through smart asset stewardship.

The position will be focussed on :

• Lead the development and delivery of DOC's Property and Fleet Strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and government initiatives.
• Oversee the management of all owned and leased residential and commercial properties, as well as DOC's nationwide fleet portfolio.
• Ensure legal, regulatory, and health and safety compliance across all property and fleet activities.
• Provide expert property and fleet management advice to DOC groups and leaders, supporting operational delivery at place.
• Lead a high-performing national team, fostering collaboration, capability development, and inclusive.

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Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you :

• Proven experience in strategic property and fleet management, ideally across large, complex or geographically diverse organisations.
• Skilled in business planning, financial management, and investment decision-making to optimise asset performance.
• Strong strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to align property and fleet portfolios to organisational and government priorities.
• Experienced in policy, process and standards development to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to build productive relationships internally and externally.
• Strong leadership and people development capability, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Sound commercial acumen with experience in contract management and supplier engagement.
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety and regulatory frameworks relevant to property and fleet operations.

He aha nga painga mou?

| What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.

We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.

You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kamahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa.

Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

Tonoa inaianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $185,000 with the starting salary of the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Wednesday, 26 November

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Shan Baththana, Director Asset Management at