Property Maintenance Officer

Central Kids Property Maintenance Officer - Rotorua
Permanent | Full-time

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do.  

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.  

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill. 

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration  

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership  

Join Our Amazing Team as a Property Maintenance Officer 

Are you ready to bring your strong DIY skills and property compliance knowledge to our passionate and enthusiastic property team? If so, we want you to join us as our new Property Maintenance Officer! 

About Central Kids: Central Kids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing early childhood education services for 70 years. We enrich the lives of over 2,500 tamariki each year and our values are at the core of everything we do. 

The Role: Our team of Property Maintenance Officers are responsible for undertaking planned and reactive repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment across our property portfolio, whilst also coordinating with external contractors. You will build strong relationships with Central Kids Regional Managers, Head Teachers, contractors, local councils, and service providers to ensure effective communication. This role involves a high level of vehicle travel across the central North Island within 47 kindergartens and 3 office sites, across 26 geographical locations throughout the Central North Island. 

What you will bring: 

• Five years' demonstrated practical building or maintenance experience, preferably a qualified carpenter or builder
• A good understanding of compliance including health and safety, building code, and regulations.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Competent digital skills: Microsoft suite and our maintenance management software.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori, Mātauranga Māori, and a willingness to grow in this area.
• Legal entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, no criminal convictions, clean driver's licence, and compliance with the Vulnerable Children’s Act.
  

Location and Hours: 

• Location: Rotorua

• Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required, as some maintenance activities may need to be completed outside kindergarten operating hours. Additional time worked is recognised through time in lieu or adjusted working hours by agreement.

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a team that is enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about what we do. 

• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment. 
• A company vehicle including reasonable personal use
• $2,000 per annum tool allowance

• Other benefits including discounted Southern Cross health insurance, discounted kindergarten fees for your own tamariki, confidential EAP services, Boost membership providing access to a variety of retail discounts. 
• Make a positive impact on the lives of children and the community. 

Ready to put your skills to working a role that's varied, rewarding, and full of purpose? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us create great spaces for tamariki, whānau, and communities to flourish. 

For further information, please email hrsupport@centralkids.org.nz. Applications close 21 August, and will be assessed as they arrive, so don’t delay!