Global Property & Asset Manager

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) seeks a Property Manager to oversee New Zealand's international portfolio, coordinating maintenance, inspections, minor works, leases and occupancy across offshore posts with landlords and service providers. The role reports to the Portfolio Manager and drives asset lifecycle planning while ensuring compliance and risk management to support NZ's global presence.

The ideal candidate brings property/facilities experience, strong coordination and

Qualifications

• Experience in property, facilities or asset management across sites or locations.
• Strong coordination skills to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working with contractors, service providers or operational stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of maintenance, inspections and day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication, sound judgement and proactive problem solving.
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, inspections, minor works and property activities to keep assets safe and compliant.
• Build relationships with offshore posts, landlords, service providers and technical specialists.
• Influence acquisitions, disposals, leases and occupancy management across the portfolio.
• Monitor property risks, health and safety and service provider performance; escalate when needed.
• Maintain asset information and contribute to lifecycle planning and portfolio improvement.

Skills

Property management

Facilities coordination

Contractor management

Communication skills

Maintenance knowledge

Te Tiriti knowledge

Job description

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) seeks a Property Manager to oversee New Zealand's international portfolio, coordinating maintenance, inspections, minor works, leases and occupancy across offshore posts with landlords and service providers. The role reports to the Portfolio Manager and drives asset lifecycle planning while ensuring compliance and risk management to support NZ's global presence.

The ideal candidate brings property/facilities experience, strong coordination and