Asset Manager

New Zealand Government; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is seeking an experienced professional to manage a portfolio of asset and maintenance projects in the Bay of Plenty. You will coordinate planning, delivery, and stakeholder engagement to ensure homes are well maintained and compliant for customers and communities.

The role combines asset management, project delivery, and problem-solving with strong communication and analytical skills.

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 financial/technical interpretation.
• Knowledge of property legislation including the Fencing Act, RMA, RTA, and Unit Titles Act.
• Experience preparing options analyses, business cases, reports, and recommendations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

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.
• Oversee asset performance, risk management, and financial targets for housing portfolio.
• Identify risks and implement practical solutions while negotiating with partners.

Skills

Asset management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Contract management

Oracle

Education

Property management qualification

Tools

Oracle

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 RegionTe whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunityReporting 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 bringA relevant Property Management, Valuation, or related qualification, or equivalent practical experienceExperience managing property assets, maintenance programmes, or property-related projectsProven experience delivering small to medium-sized asset management or project-based initiativesStrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply financial and technical informationKnowledge of relevant property legislation, including the Fencing Act, Resource Management Act, Residential Tenancies Act, and Unit Titles ActExperience preparing options analyses, business cases, reports, and recommendationsThe ability to identify risks, navigate complex issues, and implement practical solutionsExceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skillsExperience with Oracle, particularly procurement systems, would be an advantageNōu 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 OrganisationAt 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 valuesOur values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:Manaakitanga – People at the HeartMahi Tahi – Better TogetherWhanake – Be BoldTūhono mai - Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process If you have any questions about this role, please contact [e-mail] 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.