Property Officer

Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.

Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

At Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council, we're committed to ensuring the Bay of Plenty thrives – for our environment and our communities.

Behind every great organisation is a team that keeps the wheels turning, the buildings operating safely, and the assets performing at their best. We're looking for an organised, practical, and proactive Property Officer to join our Corporate Assets & Data team in Whakatāne or Tauranga.

This is a varied and highly visible role where no two days are the same. One day you might be coordinating building maintenance and overseeing contractors, the next you'll be purchasing and fitting out new vehicles or ensuring our asset information is accurate and up to date.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

You'll help manage and coordinate the operational performance of Council's, fleet, plant, and facilities assets, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating building, fleet, and plant maintenance work.
• Organising contractors and suppliers.
• Managing leases and relationships with landlords and tenants.
• Monitoring asset condition and maintaining accurate asset information.
• Purchasing new vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Responding to service requests and resolving to operational issues.
• Ensuring health and safety and legislative requirements are met.
• Procuring goods and services to support council activities.
• Building strong relationships with staff, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

You'll be someone who:

• Has experience managing or coordinating buildings or vehicles.
• Has procurement or contract management experience.
• Has experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes for facilities, fleet or asset-related activities.
• Is highly organised and methodical.
• Has good digital and financial literacy.
• Can confidently prioritise competing demands.
• Builds positive working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Is comfortable working independently while being part of a collaborative team.
• Able to travel frequently around the region.
• Remains calm and solutions-focused when unexpected issues arise.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

A relevant qualification in facilities management, fleet management, asset management or a related discipline would be advantageous, but practical experience and demonstrated capability are equally important.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

At Toi Moana you'll be part of a supportive team delivering services that make a real difference across the Bay of Plenty.

We offer:

• 5 extra ‘Council Days’ so you can take paid leave over the Christmas/New Year close down period.
• Life and income protection insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A strong focus on wellbeing and development.
• A collaborative and values-driven culture.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for our communities and environment.

This role can be located in Whakatāne or Tauranga.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If you're practical, organised, and enjoy making things happen behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Click APPLY NOW or contact Rebecca Immink on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/2vr8xx6

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence before the closing date. We may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026 and will only be accepted online.