Property and Facilities Officer

This is a fixed term opportunity covering parental leave.

We're seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our Property & Facilities team at Whanganui District Council. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a passion for maintaining and improving community spaces, this could be your next career move.

About the Role:

You'll be responsible for actively managing some of our high-profile Council-owned buildings, ensuring cost-effective and fit-for-purpose solutions that meet both Council and community needs. Working within our Property & Facility Management Team, you'll help manage building maintenance, compliance, and tenant relationships while supporting various property-related projects.

What you'll bring:

• Experience facilities management or building experience
• A strong understanding of the principles of asset management

• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Project coordination experience
• Great communication and stakeholder management
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding of the trades industry
• Microsoft Office proficiency

We offer a collaborative and positive work environment where you'll gain valuable experience while contributing to our community's future. If you're ready to develop your career in facilities management, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Interested? Please review the position description and apply via our Whanganui District Council careers page https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies and enter Reference code 6886076

To learn more about this role please contact Bob Henry via email bob.henry@whanganui.govt.nz

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may occur before the advertised closing date. As a result, this position may be filled and closed earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: only applications submitted via our Whanganui District Council's careers page will be accepted.

Applications close 04 May 2026