Assistant Property Manager

• Permanent full-time
• Buildings and property maintenance
• Opportunity to progress to more senior role
• Albany location with park-like grounds

Role
Kristin School are looking for a hard-working team player to join our Property Team working Monday to Friday.
In this role, you will assist the Property Manager with maintenance and repairs of the School's buildings, fittings and furniture, as well as implementing the School's annual maintenance programme. 
Your day begins by opening gates and locker bays, and then every day is different; through to delivering parcels, trestle tables, chairs and other hire equipment to different parts of the school, helping teachers move furniture around classrooms and setting up for functions, which requires heavy lifting. 
With over 50 acres of school grounds, there is always something to do.

For the right person there is an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to make them a leading candidate for the Property Manager in the future.

Experience needed
This role requires someone who is hard working, physically fit and will take pride in keeping our school in the best condition for our staff and students. You will have at least 2 years' experience within the building industry, or with similar trades, especially maintenance and DIY. Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical systems is a must, along with a current driver's licence. In this active role you will also need to be able to use a computer.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, use their initiative and problem-solving skills. You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, together with a flexible customer focused approach. 
You will need to be able to demonstrate commitment to Kristin's values and enjoy working with children. 

Benefits & Culture

Kristin provides a welcoming community with a comprehensive on-boarding programme. This role offers a competitive remuneration package, park-like grounds, staff car parking, tuition fee discount, and other wellbeing initiatives.

Organisation

Kristin is one of New Zealand's finest independent, non-denominational, co-educational schools.  It provides exceptional education for over 1700 students from Early Learning to Year 13.  It has been operating for 47 years and was founded by parents who wanted an independent education for its children on the North Shore after St Anne’s closed in Takapuna in 1972. Originating in Campbell’s Bay, the School shifted to its current premises in Albany in 1978 and has grown significantly over this time to the impressive school it is today.

Apply now

Please register and apply online at www.kristincareers.nz by attaching your CV and covering letter.

Due to current border and immigration restrictions, you need to be a NZ Citizen to be considered for the role.

If you wish to discuss this role in confidence then please contact Rebecca Isted, Director of Human Resources on (09) 415 5097 or email risted@kristin.school.nz .

Applications close on Friday 29 January 2021.