Property & Facilities Officer Full time Fixed term

Property and Facilities Officer

This is a fixed term opportunity covering parental leave.

Were 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:

Youll 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 youll help manage building maintenance compliance and tenant relationships while supporting various property-related projects.

What youll 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 youll gain valuable experience while contributing to our communitys future. If youre ready to develop your career in facilities management wed love to hear from you.

How to apply

Interested Please review the position description and apply via our Whanganui District Council careers page and enter Reference code

To learn more about this role please contact Bob Henry via email

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 Councils careers page will be accepted.

Applications close 04 May 2026