Asset & Maintenance Project Lead

New Zealand Government; Porirua; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Insurance benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities seeks an experienced Asset & Maintenance professional to manage housing assets across the Wellington region, combining asset management, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving to ensure properties are well maintained and compliant.

You will interpret financial and technical information, prepare options analyses and business cases, and work with stakeholders to deliver value for communities.

Qualifications

• A relevant Property Management, Valuation, or related qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience managing property assets, maintenance programmes, or property-related projects.
• Proven experience delivering small to medium-sized asset management or project-based initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply financial and technical information.
• Knowledge of relevant property legislation, including the Fencing Act, Resource Management Act, Residential Tenancies Act, and Unit Titles Act.
• Experience preparing options analyses, business cases, reports, and recommendations.
• The ability to identify risks, navigate complex issues, and implement practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Oracle, particularly procurement systems, would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in managing a portfolio of asset and maintenance projects across the Wellington region.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure homes are well maintained, compliant, and meet needs of customers and communities.
• Combine asset management, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving to protect and enhance the housing portfolio value.

Skills

Asset management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Education

Property Management / Valuation qualification

Tools

Oracle procurement systems

Job description

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities seeks an experienced Asset & Maintenance professional to manage housing assets across the Wellington region, combining asset management, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving to ensure properties are well maintained and compliant.

You will interpret financial and technical information, prepare options analyses and business cases, and work with stakeholders to deliver value for communities.