Property Coordinator at Department of Conservation, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work with experts in both Property and Fleet, grow your skills in a complex and exciting property role covering Cape Reinga to The Bluff including remote islands!
  
  
• $68,878.00 - $94,100.00
  
  
• Permanent full time, flexible location to any DOC Office

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.



Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for an experienced Property Coordinator to join our Property and Fleet Team. Reporting to our National Property & Fleet Manager, you will look after one of the most unique and diverse property portfolios in Aotearoa, managing properties from Cape Reinga to The Bluff and some remote islands. The team look after all of DOC's office buildings, workshops, infrastructure, residential houses and integrated property sites.

You will be responsible for providing specialist coordination to support smooth and successful project and business outcomes of project delivery meeting time, cost, and quality parameters. This will include:

• Providing excellent administrative and financial support for a dispersed team
  
• Assisting with tenancy management for our DOC staff accommodation
  
• assisting with contract management, supplier set and invoice management within the SAP environment
  
• gathering data and preparing property reports
  
• coordinating internal and external meetings including scheduling, collating, preparation and distribution of minutes and actions, and chasing up of actions
  

You will be a nationally distributed team member. You can work from any location in Aotearoa dependent on the location and the occupancy level of the local offices. Some travel may be required but the ability to interact and stay engaged with a distributed team is crucial.

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

These roles call for property professionals who are keen to add value to the work we do and be part of a high performing team.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• a proven track record as a project coordinator in a complex and changing environment, including experience in using project methodologies
  
• experience in monitoring budgets, financial forecasting, and reporting
  
• a demonstrated strong customer and people centric focus
  
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively
  
• current full driving licence
  
• demonstrated evidence of using initiative, able to anticipate and solve problems and an independent judgement to deal with critical tasks
  
• understanding of quality assurance and control process
  
• understanding of risk identification, analysis, and management
  

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.



Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $68,878.00 - $94,100.00 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.


Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 22 January 2026

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Hope Feldon, hfeldon@doc.govt.nz

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