Property Kaimahi

Te Tumu Paeroa; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Tumu Paeroa in Wellington is seeking a Property Kaimahi to deliver proactive property management for a diverse portfolio of trusts. You will manage leases, conduct inspections, and support rent reviews, advertising, negotiations and breach management.

Based in Wellington with travel to regions, you will build strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders, provide lease guidance, and help reduce vacancies while upholding te reo Māori values. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management or rural property management within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of leases with compliance and high service standards.
• Conduct property inspections, rent reviews, advertising, negotiations, breach management and reporting.
• Develop understanding of leases and market rates for commercial and rural properties regionally and nationally.
• Build relationships with tenants, trusts and stakeholders; facilitate site access and collaborative work.
• Provide lease-related guidance and contribute to reducing lease vacancies.

Skills

Property management

Lease management

Tenant relations

Property inspections

Education

Property or Asset Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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Property Kaimahi
Permanent full time
Based in Wellington, as part of our Rotorua team

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

We’re on the lookout for passionate kaimahi with expertise in providing property management services to a portfolio of trusts to join a team dedicated in Rotorua, while being based in Wellington. In this role, you’ll deliver exceptional property management services across a diverse and meaningful portfolio. Whether you’re an experienced property specialist or an advisor eager to grow your skills, this is your chance to make a real impact in managing whenua and property-related assets.

This role requires some travel and occasional weekend work.

The main responsibilities across our property team includes:

Managing and maintaining a portfolio of leases, ensuring compliance and high standards of service delivery.

Undertaking property inspections, rent reviews, advertising, negotiations, breach management, and reporting.

Developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of leases, including market rates for commercial and rural properties regionally and nationally.

Building and fostering strong relationships with tenants, trusts, and key stakeholders.

Facilitating site access and working collaboratively with team members to ensure property assets are well maintained.

Providing expert advice and guidance on lease-related matters.

Contributing to reducing lease vacancies and improving portfolio performance.

Previous experience in property management, rural property management, or a related property role within a medium to large organisation.

A friendly and approachable nature, with strong relationship-building skills.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Strong time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.

Confidence in navigating multiple systems and being technically savvy.

A certificate, diploma, or degree in Property or Asset Management would be highly regarded, as would experience in the rural sector.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential).

Pae Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential).

We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land. The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly and will be critical in enabling our vision. To learn more about the important work we do please check out our website: www.tetumupaeroa.co.nz

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa
Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism
Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity
We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect
We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity
Integrity is the heart of everything we do.