Asset Manager

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is seeking an experienced professional to manage asset and maintenance projects across the Bay of Plenty region, including Tauranga or Rotorua. Reporting to the Manager – Regional Assets, you will coordinate planning through delivery with internal and external stakeholders to keep homes compliant and well maintained.

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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 financial and technical information.
• Knowledge of Fencing Act, RMA, Residential Tenancies Act, Unit Titles Act.
• Experience preparing options analyses, business cases, reports and recommendations.
• Ability to identify risks, navigate complex issues, and implement practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Oracle procurement systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of asset and maintenance projects across the Bay of Plenty region (Tauranga or Rotorua).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure homes are well maintained, compliant, and meet customer needs.

Skills

Asset management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Legislation knowledge

Options analyses

Risk assessment

Communication

Oracle

Education

Property Management/Valuation qualification or related

Tools

Oracle procurement systems

Job description

Are you experienced in asset management, project management, or coordinating programmes of work from planning through to delivery? Looking for variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our communities? Permanent opportunity based in the Bay of Plenty, supporting the BoP Region Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity Reporting to the Manager – Regional Assets, you'll play a key role in managing a portfolio of asset and maintenance projects across the Bay of Plenty region (Tauranga or Rotorua). As part of the wider Asset & Maintenance team, you'll work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our homes are well maintained, compliant, and continue to meet the needs of our customers and communities.

What you will bring

• 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

What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements. As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand’s housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive. What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders’ lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa. We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ō tātou uara - Our values

• Manaakitanga – People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Whanake – Be Bold
• Tūhono mai - Join us

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Applications close on 15th November 2026 at 11:55pm.