About the Role

Stratford District Council is recruiting for a Property Officer to join the team.
You will be responsible for the management of Council's property portfolio, including the monitoring and management of lease, administration and legal matters affecting Council properties. You will be responsible for the operation and management of the Building Facilities Maintenance Contract.

This position is Full time (40 hours per week) and will be located at the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford, however flexible working arrangements may be available in time. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 per annum with the appointed starting level dependent on the skills and experience of the candidate.

About You

You will have a qualification in a related field and will preferably have experience in management and maintenance of a property portfolio, along with experience within the farming industry. A current full licence is required.

This position requires excellent communication and customer service skills, coupled with exceptional report writing abilities.

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering genuine partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and acknowledge the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to the use of Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori.

Why work with us?

Our staff will tell you the main reason they like working with us is "the people". We have an energetic work environment with plenty of laughter and a great staff culture is important to us. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. We like to look after our own. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, te reo learning assistance, regular health checks opportunities, subsidised pool visits, an active social club, and free car parking!

About us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region, and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. We're home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds - the combined benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region and having a work environment that puts your lifestyle first. Not to mention our great local facilities! As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.

Stratford District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient, suitable applications are received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

To apply go to stratford.govt.nz/vacancies