Asset Manager

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is offering a permanent role based in the Bay of Plenty to manage asset and maintenance projects. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to keep homes well maintained, compliant, and aligned with customer needs and communities.

The role combines asset management, project delivery, and strong communication to protect and enhance the housing portfolio's value in Tauranga/Rotorua.

Qualifications

• Relevant property management or valuation qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience managing property assets or maintenance programmes.
• Proven ability delivering small to medium asset/project initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial and technical information.
• Knowledge of property legislation (Fencing Act, RMA, Residential Tenancies Act, Unit Titles Act).
• Experience preparing options analyses, business cases, reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of asset and maintenance projects across the Bay of Plenty region.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure homes are well maintained and compliant.
• Ensure the physical and financial performance of assets meets targets.
• Identify risks, navigate complex issues, and implement practical solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & stakeholder management

Negotiation

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Financial interpretation

Education

Property Management / Valuation qualification or equivalent

Tools

Oracle (procurement)

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.

This is a varied role that combines asset management, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving. You'll use your strong communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills to ensure the physical and financial performance of our assets meets agreed targets and standards, helping to protect and enhance the value of our housing portfolio.

Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - 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

Nōu te rourou - 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

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

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

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 don’t tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don’t hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.