Vacant Property Manager (North West Auckland) at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Utilise your expertise in maintenance and property management
• Immediate start, based in Northcote office
• Full time permanent role + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits

Te Whiwhinga Mahi - Our opportunity

As a Vacant Property Manager in our Assets and Maintenance team, you will be responsible for overall management of repairs of vacant properties so they can be re-let within specified time frames. You'll be based in our Northcote office.

Operating within a close-knit team built on a high-level of trust, you will be self-managing, reliable and personable. Your expertise in the building and trades industry will support you to succeed as you work alongside relevant tenancy management, asset management, maintenance delivery, placement teams and Maintenance Partner contractors to ensure that properties requiring vacant repairs will be available for re-letting.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

If you have prior experience in the building industry and a strong understanding of trades, then we would love to hear from you.

Here's what we'd love for you to bring to the role:

• Must have demonstrated and proven experience in maintenance management, or property management.
• Strong understanding of housing repairs, maintenance processes, and contractor engagement.
• Proven reporting and program background: confident using data to track progress, identify risks, and communicate performance reporting; quick to learn new enterprise platforms (ERP/CRM/TMS or similar).
• Great communication and relationship management skills - able to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multiple properties and teams.
• Experience of building maintenance for complexes and houses.
• Ability to travel within the North/West Auckland Region as required.
• A current, full clean NZ driver's licence

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?  

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, our mahi sits at the heart of Aotearoa’s housing system. Every day, we help shape how our customers live today and into the future. It’s meaningful mahi, and we’re transforming how we work so we can deliver even better outcomes.

Our transformation focuses on three things:

• Our future – building a high performing organisation that delivers quality housing for generations.
• Our tenants – warm, dry, well maintained homes and the right support to help people live well.
• Our people – simple processes, modern technology and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.

Guided by our values, we work together, put customers at the centre and continually challenge ourselves to be better.

Kāinga Ora is a place where people feel valued and supported. You’ll find opportunities to grow your skills and build a career you’re proud of, with fair pay and flexible ways of working that support both our people and our customers.

Ō tātou uara - Our values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga – People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Whanake – Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact  Enna.Cecilio@kaingaora.govt.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants.

Applications close on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 11:55pm.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.