Senior General Practice Solicitor – Property & Estates (Flexible)

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 is a growing Christchurch-based property management company specialising in residential rental accommodation and property services. We are seeking an organised, proactive and reliable Assistant Property Manager to join our team on a permanent fulltime basis.

Position Details

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours of Work: Minimum guaranteed 35 hours per week, up to 45 hours per week
Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on skills, qualifications and experience

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist in the management and operation of residential rental properties and accommodation facilities, including:

• 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, Experience and Qualifications

Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in property management, accommodation management, tenancy administration, facilities management, or a closely related field.

In addition, applicants should possess:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic financial and administrative processes.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must be physically capable of carrying out property inspections and site visits.
• Applicants must be able to pass any background or reference checks required by the employer.
• Applicants must demonstrate a professional attitude and a strong commitment to customer service.

Work Rights

Applications from New Zealand citizens and residents are strongly encouraged. Suitably qualified New Zealand citizens and residents will be given full consideration for this position.

All applicants must clearly state their current work rights and visa status in New Zealand (if applicable) when submitting their application.

Note: This description reflects core responsibilities for the Assistant Property Manager role and is not a complete list of duties. Other duties may be added as required to support business needs.