Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

We’re recruiting on behalf of a values-led organisation that’s making a real impact on the lives of local communities. With a strong focus on housing, wellbeing, and regeneration, this organisation is committed to creating safe, healthy, and liveable homes for thousands of tenants. Their work is grounded in care, collaboration, and innovation - and they’re looking for someone who shares these values to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while working alongside a passionate, culturally diverse team that values connection, learning, and purpose.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

• Conducting scheduled and ad hoc inspections across a range of housing types (houses, terraces, apartments)
• Preparing detailed inspection reports, compliance records, and condition assessments
• Identifying urgent maintenance needs and ensuring timely resolution through service partners
• Preparing detailed inspection reports, compliance records, and condition assessments
• Supporting the development of maintenance plans and budgets for both captial and operations programmes
• Auditing completed works to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with scopes.
• Assisting with onboarding of new builds and offboarding of older homes
• Contributing insights to improve maintenance processes and inform future property design
• Ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld during inspection and works
• Collaborating with tenancy managers, maintenance coordinators, and maintenance contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including tenants, contractors, and internal teams
• 5+ years experience in property or building management, maintenance, or inspection
• Strong knowledge of NZ residential property legislation (Building Act, RTA, Health & Safety)
• Confidence in using tablets and inspection software
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions - focused mindset
• Awareness of positive opportunities and outcomes associated with good housing for the people who live in Tāmaki, and a passion to support those outcomes
• Working understanding of legislative rquirements associated with properties that require a commercial management approach (e.g. complexes, multi-level apartment buildings, buildings subject to BWOF)
• Working knowledge of NZS 4306:2005 Residential Property Inspection
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders using multiple mediums

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

• $107 k - $120 k per annum

• You’ll be joining a team that’s deeply committed to improving housing outcomes and supporting community wellbeing. The organisation is values-led, with a strong focus on care and nature, connection and collaboration, reflection and innovation.
• This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to be part of a kaupapa that supports equity, cultural identity, and long-term regeneration for local communities.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to loralei.saaga@hays.net.nz, or call Lora on 021457563.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.