LIM & Property Files Officer

Tauranga City Council; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in New Zealand is seeking a part-time Property Information Specialist to provide accurate property information and respond to customer inquiries. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail and at least 3 years of experience in property or regulatory roles. The position offers flexibility and the option to work from home after initial training.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible hours

Work from home options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in property, council, or regulatory roles.
• Ability to work with property-related information and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide accurate property information held by the Council.
• Respond to customer requests via phone and email.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Clear communication skills

Good judgement

Ability to understand technical documents

Education

NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with property-related information and helping people find the answer they need. In this role, you’ll prepare and provide accurate property information held by Council. This includes details from building and resource consents, GIS (geographical information systems), and natural hazard data. You’ll need to understand how natural hazards may affect properties and be comfortable working with technical documents and processes. You’ll respond to customer requests by phone and email, providing clear explanations and support. This may include discussing the information you’ve provided and helping with enquiries about applications. This is a permanent, part-time role working 16 hours per week, with flexibility to choose the days and hours that best suit you (Monday to Friday). As workload demands, there may be opportunities to pick up extra hours, although this isn’t guaranteed. The role is based in our Tauranga office, with the option to work some hours from home once you’ve completed your initial training.

What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring

• NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ work experience – ideally in a property, council, or regulatory role
• The ability to understand technical documents and property-related terms
• Strong attention to detail
• A customer-focused approach and clear communication skills
• Good judgement and initiative
• Confidence using systems to find and manage information

About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team. We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace. To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities. You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we\'d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Wayne Forlong at [e-mail]. Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close 5th October.

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.