Graduate Valuer

Opteon AUS & NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Professional membership

CPD coverage

Referral bonus

Career development

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Structured induction and training

Rewards & recognition

Mental health support

Job summary

Opteon is seeking a motivated recent graduate to start a career in property valuation. Based in Hamilton or Tauranga, you will work alongside experienced valuers, gaining hands-on experience across residential and commercial properties in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.

You will participate in property inspections, market research, rating valuation work, and valuation report preparation, with a clear pathway toward becoming a Registered Valuer.

Qualifications

• Recently completed or currently working towards a Bachelor of Business (Property) or equivalent.
• Genuine interest in property valuations.
• High degree of computer proficiency.
• Confident verbal communication.
• Current Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in property inspections and market research.
• Assist with rating valuation work and report preparation.
• Gain exposure to residential and commercial property types.
• Work with experienced valuers to develop practical skills.

Skills

Genuine interest in property valuation

High computer proficiency

Confident verbal communication

Positive and professional manner

Current Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor of Business (Property) or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Opteon is an international provider of valuations, advisory and specialist property services in the Australian, New Zealand and US markets. We deliver meaningful solutions for our clients across all property types and market sectors.

About Us

Opteon is an international provider of valuations, advisory and specialist property services in the Australian, New Zealand and US markets. We deliver meaningful solutions for our clients across all property types and market sectors.

We are experiencing an exciting period of growth and change, positioning the company as one of the most prominent property services providers.

Our future growth strategy is for organic growth, diversification and international expansion.

About The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual who is currently enrolled in or has recently completed a Degree in Business (Property) looking to begin their career in the property valuation sector!

Based in Hamilton or Tauranga, as a Graduate Valuer you will work alongside experienced valuers, gaining practical experience across a diverse range of valuation assignments throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. You will be involved in property inspections, market research, rating valuation work, valuation report preparation, and will gain exposure to a broad range of residential and commercial property types.

The role offers career development opportunities for candidates with the right attitude and skills and will prepare you to become a Registered Valuer.

About You

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and articulate candidate who is seeking fulltime employment to establish a career within our business.

• Recently completed/ or currently working towards a Bachelor of Business (Property) or equivalent
• Genuine interest in property valuations
• High degree of computer proficiency
• Confident verbal communication
• A positive and professional manner
• Current Driver’s license

Candidates with all, or some of the skills plus a willingness for further professional development, will be considered for the position.

We offer rewarding careers for outstanding individuals, a positive and inclusive culture, and a distinct opportunity for high performers to develop professionally. This is your opportunity to be a part of Opteon and its ongoing success.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Incentives – Including professional membership and verified CPD covered
• Referral Bonus – Be rewarded for bringing great people into Opteon
• Career Development – Access to experienced valuation professionals across Residential, Commercial, Development and more, plus leadership training and LinkedIn Learning
• Paid Parental Leave – Supporting families at important life stages
• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible working arrangements
• Onboarding & Training – Structured induction and continuous development
• Rewards & Recognition – Annual Awards, service recognition, and reward programs
• Support When You Need It - Access confidential support at any time through Intellect, our mental health and wellbeing platform.

Opteon is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including people of Māori as Tangata Whenua and Pacific Islander origin.