Manager Property and Facilities

Kapiti Coast District Council; Paraparaumu; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free access to Council pools

Council staff discounts

Dependant leave

Job summary

Kapiti Coast District Council is seeking a Manager Property and Facilities to lead the strategic management of its diverse property and facilities portfolio in the Infrastructure and Asset Management Group. You will oversee property assets, facilities maintenance, compliance, budgets, contracts and commercial opportunities while guiding a high-performing team.

The role involves collaborating with elected members, mana whenua and community stakeholders to deliver outcomes that ensure safety,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in property, asset management, facilities management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in senior property, facilities, asset or infrastructure management roles.
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial, financial and strategic thinking capability.
• Experience managing property portfolios, contracts, procurement and budgets.
• Current Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of the Council's diverse property and facilities portfolio.
• Oversee property assets, facilities maintenance, compliance, budgets, contracts and commercial opportunities.
• Lead a high-performing team and collaborate with elected members, mana whenua and community stakeholders.
• Ensure community facilities remain safe, fit for purpose and future-focused.

Skills

Property leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial planning

Budgets and procurement

NZ Driver Licence

Education

Property/Facilities management degree

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Full time, Permanent

Te tūranga | The Opportunity

Are you an experienced property and facilities leader looking to make a real impact in the community?

We are looking for a Manager Property and Facilities to join Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Infrastructure and Asset Management Group and lead the strategic management of our diverse property and facilities portfolio. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team and oversee property assets, facilities maintenance, compliance, budgets, contracts and commercial opportunities, while ensuring our community facilities remain safe, fit for purpose and future focused.

Reporting to the Group Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management, you'll work closely with elected members, mana whenua, community stakeholders and Council teams to deliver great outcomes for the Kāpiti Coast.

Nā tōu rourou | What you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in property, asset management, facilities management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in senior property, facilities, asset or infrastructure management roles.
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial, financial and strategic thinking capability.
• Experience managing property portfolios, contracts, procurement and budgets.
• Current Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

If you are a collaborative leader who enjoys delivering practical solutions and supporting long-term asset outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Mō Kāpiti Coast District Council | About us

Located on the picturesque Kāpiti Coast, KCDC plays a pivotal role in shaping the community and environment of our region. With around 480 employees, we deliver services spanning urban planning, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community wellbeing—working together to create a sustainable future for our diverse communities.

Ngā huanga | What we offer

• Dependant leave to support family commitments.
• A supportive team culture where people work hard and back each other.
• On-site parking.
• Free access to Council pools.
• Council staff discounts.

Closing date Thursday, 10 September 2026.

To view the job description, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/media/f33kmdy2/job-description-manager-property-and-facilities-august-2026-1.pdf

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Tamara Silk, Executive Officer Infrastructure and Asset Management, on 04 296 4700 or free phone [phone].

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.