Asset Manager

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization in New Zealand is seeking two experienced Asset Managers for their School Property team in Christchurch and Dunedin. You will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing school infrastructure, ensuring it meets the educational needs of learners. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in asset management, along with strong collaborative and strategic capabilities. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to impact the future of education in NZ.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management or infrastructure planning.
• A relevant qualification in Asset Management or similar.
• Strong relationship-building skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of school property interventions.
• Work closely with schools and stakeholders on property needs.
• Guide investment decisions impacting future education infrastructure.

Skills

Asset management

Infrastructure planning

Project management

Relationship-building

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Relevant qualification in Asset Management, Infrastructure Planning, Engineering

Job description

Asset Manager at Ministry of Education, Canterbury - Christchurch;Otago

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of Education

We work toshapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

We’re looking for two experienced and motivated Asset Managers to join our School Property team and play a key role in shaping quality learning environments. These regionally based roles are pivotal in shaping the future of school infrastructure. One will be based in Dunedin and the other in Christchurch.

As an Asset Manager, you’ll lead the planning and development of school property interventions, ensuring our schools are equipped to deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for every learner.

You’ll work closely with schools, Boards of Trustees, internal teams, and external consultants to assess property needs, develop strategic plans, and guide investment decisions. From planning to strategic direction, your work will directly influence the future of education infrastructure.

Salary range: $118,371 - $125,000 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We’re looking for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a strategic mindset to asset management.

You will have:

• Proven experience in asset management, infrastructure planning, or property/project management, and/or
• A relevant qualification in Asset Management, Infrastructure Planning, Engineering, or similar
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Building Act, Public Works Act )
• The ability to use data, policy and insights to inform decision-making and drive outcomes

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a real difference in the education sector.

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.

As part of the response to the Government’s decisions following the independent Ministerial Inquiry into School Property, the School Property group is now led by a Chief Executive for School Property, who reports directly to the Minister for Education. We have put in place an improvement programme which responds to the Government's school property review recommendations.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Stewart Lawson, Infrastructure Manager at [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight – Tuesday 15 July 2025.

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