Job Description
- Property & Facilities Manager
- Coromandel Peninsula
- $140,000 - $150,000 + Outstanding Benefits
Are you an experienced Property & Facilities leader looking for a senior role where you can make a genuine impact across a diverse property portfolio and community assets?
We are seeking an experienced Property & Facilities Manager to provide strategic leadership across a significant property, facilities, fleet, asset management, and capital works portfolio within a local government environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and play a key role in shaping the future of community facilities and infrastructure.
The Opportunity
Reporting to a senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of a diverse property portfolio, ensuring assets are maintained, optimised, and aligned with long-term organisational and community objectives.
You will lead a small team while driving best-practice asset management, facilities management, property strategy, capital projects, leasing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the strategic management of a diverse property and facilities portfolio.
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Provide trusted property and asset advice to senior stakeholders.
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Manage property acquisitions, disposals, lease agreements, and facilities operations.
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Oversee building maintenance, compliance, health & safety, and asset performance.
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Drive property portfolio optimisation and long-term asset planning.
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Lead capital works, redevelopment, and improvement projects.
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Manage operational and capital budgets.
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Develop and implement property, facilities, and fleet strategies.
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Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
About You
Essential Requirements
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Proven Local Government experience is essential.
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Significant experience in Property Management, Facilities Management, Asset Management, or a related discipline.
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Demonstrated leadership experience managing people and teams.
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Strong understanding of asset management principles and practices.
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Experience managing large and diverse property portfolios.
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Experience delivering capital works and improvement projects.
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Strong commercial, budgeting, and financial management capability.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Ability to provide strategic and evidence-based advice to senior leaders.
Desired Qualifications
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Relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field.
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Experience managing public land, community facilities, or public sector assets.
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Strong understanding of property legislation, governance, and risk management.
What's In It For You?
In addition to a competitive salary package of $140,000 - $150,000, you'll enjoy an exceptional range of benefits:
- Five weeks annual leave, long service leave & flexible working arrangements
- Life and terminal illness insurance, income protection insurance & health insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Relocation assistance available
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Career progression opportunities across multiple departments
- Flu vaccinations
- Corporate eye care package
- Access to discounts with retailers and service providers
- Discounted pool entry and swimming lessons
- Corporate membership at Thames Squash Club
- Free onsite parking
- KiwiSaver employer contributions beyond age 65
- Online Will service
- Sick leave from commencement of employment
Personal Attributes
You will be:
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A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
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A collaborative and authentic leader.
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Solutions-focused and outcomes-driven.
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An exceptional communicator and relationship builder.
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Customer and community-focused.
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Organised, resilient, and accountable.
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Passionate about continuous improvement and service excellence.
Eligibility
Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or New Zealand Permanent Residents to be eligible for this role.
Apply Now
This is a rare opportunity to secure a senior leadership position within a respected local government organisation while enjoying an attractive salary package and an outstanding employee benefits programme.
Apply now with your updated CV or email dornford.goves@beyond.co.nz job reference #133472
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a confidential discussion.