Property Manager

More than managing properties this role is about creating safe homes building trust and changing lives.

We are looking for a compassionate organised and relationship-focused
Property Manager to join our purpose-driven team.

Working within a multidisciplinary Housing First team you will manage tenancies for people who have experienced chronic homelessness. You will build strong relationships with tenants property owners managing agents building managers government agencies and community partners.

About Us Mō Mātou

Airedale Property Trust is a property investment management and development trust affiliated with the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Together with Lifewise and the wider Three Trusts whānau we manage a diverse portfolio of social housing retirement villages retail and residential properties.

Our work goes beyond managing buildings. We are committed to providing safe secure and well-managed homes that support people and strengthen communities. Through initiatives such as Housing First we work collaboratively to help people who have experienced chronic homelessness access stable housing and wraparound support.

Our work is guided by our values of Compassion (Arohanui) Courage (Maia) Respect (Whakaute) and Integrity (Ngākau Pono)

About the Role Mō te Tūranga

In this varied role you will:

• Manage and monitor tenancies across an allocated property portfolio
• Build positive relationships with tenants property owners managing agents and sector partners
• Prepare tenancy agreements bond forms and other tenancy documentation
• Coordinate tenancy start dates move-ins key handovers and move-outs
• Conduct monthly property inspections
• Coordinate repairs maintenance utility charges and end-of-tenancy cleaning
• Monitor rental accounts and proactively manage arrears
• Maintain accurate tenancy records and provide regular reporting
• Work closely with tenants key workers finance government agencies and the wider Housing First team

About You Ko Wai Koe

You will combine strong property management skills with compassion resilience sound judgement and a practical approach.

You will bring:

• Property or tenancy management experience ideally within social or community housing
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation time management and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• A compassionate resilient and solutions-focused approach
• Confidence working alongside people from diverse backgrounds
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to the principles of Housing First
• A current full New Zealand Driver Licence

Whats in It for You Nōu te Rourou

• Work from our brand-new office space
• Join a supportive purpose-driven team making a real difference
• Opportunities to learn grow and develop professionally
• Unlimited coffee from our fantastic coffee machine
• Access to an on-site gym to support your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme EAP offering confidential wellbeing financial and personal support

Ready to Make a Difference

If you want to use your property management skills to create meaningful change in the community we would love to hear from you.

Click and submit your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.

Applications close on:25/09/2026

Required Experience:

Manager