School Property Officer - Christchurch
Help shape the future of Education
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
The School Property Officer is a critical role in supporting the delivery of school led projects within School Property. We work across the country providing funding and project support to internal and external stakeholders. The location for the role is flexible in either Christchurch or Nelson.
Supporting other staff in the region by processing project documentation, payments and property plans
Tracking projects and providing guidance
Supporting and reporting on finance
Working with a great team
Being inclusive and helpful
Flexible location, in Canterbury or Nelson
Salary range: $60,079 - $72,199 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.
About you | Mōhou ake
To be successful in the role, you’ll be working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships at all levels.
You will be thorough, and take pride in getting work completed at schools, and by doing that ensuring that schools are warm, safe and dry.
You will also offer:
Resileince, work loads will vary and there will be challenges from time to time so you will need to be able to adapt
You will have a strong ability to support others, take on wider challenges and self manage
You’ll have a strong desire to work in a supportive team
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
We support flexible working arrangements and have a supporting work environment with opportunities to increase your skills and to progress into other roles.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
The School Property group manages one of the largest property portfolios in Aotearoa New Zealand, composed of over 2,100 primary and secondary state schools and over 8,000 hectares of land with a carrying value of $33.5 billion. Our team is responsible for the portfolio, including school engagement, asset management, capital works delivery, investment planning and portfolio management.
We have a responsibility to invest in property solutions that demonstrate value for money while still delivering the right outcome for our schools and kura. Demand for new or improved school property across the country is high, and the way we meet these needs is to do so more efficiently. We have set financial and timeliness targets for our programme, and we’re looking to improve our planning and delivery, as well as working proactively and collaboratively with schools and the construction sector. This will ensure that our property projects deliver value and are part of an affordable and deliverable programme of works.
As part of the response to the Government’s decisions following the independent Ministerial Inquiry into School Property, the School Property group is now led by a Chief Executive for School Property, who reports directly to the Minister for Education. We have put in place an improvement programme which responds to the Government's school property review recommendations.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information, please contact Stewart Lawson, Infrastructure Manager at stewart.lawson@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Thursday 17 July 2025.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
