Property Manager

Property Manager

We currently have an opportunity for a Property Manager to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high performance Property Management team based in Hamilton or Tauranga. Reporting to Senior Property Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice that proactively manages and delivers to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites.

The Property Manager oversees service delivery for a set portfolio of Ministry of Justice and Corrections Community Sites. They manage jobs from start to finish, supported by coordinators but ultimately accountable for performance. The role involves travel for site inspections, and due to a lower workload in this area, they may occasionally assist Property Managers in other regions.

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Promote Zero Harm by ensuring all work is delivered safely and aligns with Downer Values.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to foster trust and collaboration.
• Oversee job delivery to meet safety, quality, cost, and KPI targets, including managing contractors for maintenance and reactive work.
• Control job costs within budget and provide support to other property managers when required.
• Ensure site compliance with regulations such as BWOF and HSNO in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, site staff, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations and service delivery.
• Demonstrate technical and administrative capability, including basic knowledge of HVAC/electrical/plumbing/fire systems, familiarity with CAFM systems, and proficiency in preparing reports and quotations.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours as operational needs or emergencies require.

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
• A company car is provided as part of this role.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.

Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 737003.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.