Discover a career with purpose at Waitaki District Council
Waitaki District Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our 23,000 residents and creating a thriving, sustainable community. With a committed team of professionals, we provide essential services 24/7, ensuring the wellbeing of our district. We manage infrastructure, environmental conservation, community development, and regulatory services, responding to thousands of community interactions each year while proactively addressing local needs and challenges.
As a Property Officer at Waitaki District Council, you will be part of a team that manages a diverse portfolio of properties and assets, ensuring they are effectively utilised and maintained. From community housing, Oamaru Harbour, the Oamaru Airport to managing varied leases and licences and strategic acquisitions and disposals. You will oversee their management, compliance, and alignment with Council's strategic and performance goals.
This role involves providing expert advice on property management, contracts, leasing, and compliance while maintaining property databases and supporting capital and renewal projects. You will collaborate across multiple teams to ensure properties are well-maintained and meet community needs, contributing to the district's overall growth and sustainability. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and dynamic environment.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring
Qualifications and Experience: A qualification in or working toward property management, asset management, or legal studies, or 3-5 years of relevant experience. A full NZ Driver's Licence is essential.
Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of property, building, and contract/leasing management, with expertise in legislation related to purchase and sale, easements, subdivisions, resource consents and tenancy arrangements.
Analytical and Organisational Skills: The ability to assess asset performance, recommend improvements, and manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accurate records.
Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to provide expert advice, liaise with stakeholders, collaborate across multiple teams, and contribute to the success of property and maintenance of the overall portfolio.
Customer Focus: A commitment to ensuring that properties meet community needs while maximising returns to support Council activities.
If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored Cover Letter and CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which may include references, credit check, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
The salary for this position will commence between $73,686 and $86,689 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Applications close 05 December 2024, however, due to the possibility of a high number of applications, this role may close earlier.
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