Property Maintenance Assistant

Waitangi Treaty Grounds; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Whangārei, North Island, seeks a hands-on Property Maintenance Assistant to support care and upkeep of our property portfolio. The 32-hour permanent role suits someone with broad maintenance experience who enjoys solving problems and working within a team.

Reporting to the Facility Services Manager, you will perform preventative and reactive maintenance across the estate, including minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and repairs to doors, windows and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in property maintenance or a related trade.
• Confidence using common hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Good practical judgement and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventative and reactive building maintenance across the estate.
• Minor carpentry, painting, plumbing and related repairs.
• Repair doors, windows, locks, latches, fittings and fixtures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hand tools

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

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Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Whangarei, North Island

We are seeking a hands‑on Property Maintenance Assistant to support the care and upkeep of our property portfolio. This 32 hour permanent varied role would suit someone with broad maintenance or trade experience who enjoys solving problems, working independently and being part of a wider team.

Ngā mahi | What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Facility Services Manager, you will undertake preventative and reactive building maintenance across the Waitangi National Trust estate.

Tasks include include:

• Minor carpentry, patching, painting, plumbing etc
• Repairing doors, windows, locks, latches, fittings and fixtures
• Cleaning gutters and completing exterior upkeep and weatherproofing tasks
• Keeping accurate records of inspections, repairs, materials and outstanding work
• Supporting contractors and tradespeople working on‑site
• Assisting with grounds maintenance, estate presentation and event preparation when required
• Practical experience in property maintenance or a related trade
• Experience completing minor repairs and maintenance tasks safely and to a good standard
• Confidence using common hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment
• Good practical judgement and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to organise your workload and adapt when priorities change
• Clear and respectful communication skills
• A strong awareness of workplace health and safety
• A current full New Zealand Driver Licence

Certifications in working at heights, ladder safety, chemical handling or equipment operation would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Demonstrate initiative, accountability and pride in their workmanship
• Demonstrate respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori
• Contribute positively to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace