Residential Property Assistant Manager, Christchurch (FT)

White Fox & Jones; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavender Property Management Limited in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking an organised, proactive Assistant Property Manager to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on managing residential rental properties, tenant communications, inspections, and operation of property services.

The successful candidate will work across property viewings, maintenance coordination, documentation, and reporting, with a minimum of two years’ related experience, strong time management,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in property management, accommodation management, tenancy administration, or related field.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic financial and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of residential rental properties and accommodation facilities.
• Assisting in preparing residential rental properties for tenancy and ensuring properties are maintained to an appropriate standard for prospective tenants.
• Coordinating the setup, presentation and preparation of properties for rental purposes.
• Assisting with tenant enquiries, tenant communications and tenancy administration.
• Conducting and coordinating property viewings and inspections.
• Monitoring the condition, safety and cleanliness of managed properties.
• Organising and coordinating property maintenance, repairs and renovations where required.
• Liaising with contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Monitoring managed properties and coordinating services to ensure compliance with tenancy, health and safety, and property management requirements.
• Coordinating and following up maintenance requests, repairs and property services to ensure managed properties remain in good condition.
• Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs.
• Maintaining accurate property records, tenancy records and operational reports.
• Assisting with rental property administration, including maintaining records, monitoring property-related expenditure and preparing operational reports.
• Assisting with the monitoring of property-related expenses and liaising with service providers regarding property services and operational matters.
• Managing service contracts and assisting with insurance-related matters.
• Ensuring all managed properties comply with applicable health and safety requirements.
• Assisting management with operational planning and property improvement initiatives.
• Performing other property management and administrative duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Independent worker

Financial basics

Job description

Lavender Property Management Limited in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking an organised, proactive Assistant Property Manager to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on managing residential rental properties, tenant communications, inspections, and operation of property services.

The successful candidate will work across property viewings, maintenance coordination, documentation, and reporting, with a minimum of two years’ related experience, strong time management,