The Role / Person
Council-owned buildings and facilities, including our valued social housing portfolio, are essential assets that help our district thrive. We take pride in the spaces we maintain and the services we provide to support our growing and dynamic community. We are now looking for an experienced and proactive Property Team Leader to join our team and take the lead in managing and caring for the assets.
In this role, you will oversee the management, maintenance and development of the buildings and facilities across the district. You will play a vital role in ensuring our community assets are safe, functional, and fit-for-purpose now and into the future!
This is also a leadership role, where you will guide and support our talented property team to deliver excellent service and performance.
We are now after an individual who brings a combination of technical property expertise and strong leadership skills. You will be a confident communicator and an excellent organizer who can juggle priorities and solve problems!
If you are excited about the opportunity to oversee the diverse portfolio of our community assets and lead the passionate team to support our district, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply through the website: https://careers.timaru.govt.nz/jobs/6267613-property-team-leader
This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $102,176.24 – $120,207.34 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/resources/teamtailor/Position-Description-Property-Team-leader-August-2025.pdf . For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 19th November 2025; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.
The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.
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