Infrastructure Manager

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mo tenei turanga

The Infrastructure Manager leads and manages people, plans and resources to support the delivery of outcomes that are aligned to the Ministry's purpose and agreed strategies.

Your key priorities will include:

• Leading and managing a regionally based team who are responsible for providing infrastructure asset management advice and support to schools
• Developing and maintaining strong and constructive working relationships with schools, their property professionals and other Ministry teams at a local and national level
• Issues resolution
• School portfolio planning and implementation activities within the allocated geographic area
• Managing a small case load of schools (generally for schools with more complex property issues or that are of strategic interest), and act as the primary relationship manager for these schools on all matters related to property management

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you | Mohou ake

You will have an extensive background in infrastructure, property and/or asset management with significant focus on relationship management and problem solving, and proven team leadership experience.

You will also demonstrate:

• An understanding of the mechanics of managing larger property portfolios
• Familiarity with public sector asset management principles and practices
• Well-developed strategic and critical thinking skills and analytical capability
• Experience in effective risk management strategies and processes
• Relevant professional property qualification such as Asset Management, Infrastructure Planning, Property or Project Management and/or
• Experience in asset management, property management or construction industry
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Matau ropu ake

The School Property group manages one of the largest property portfolios in Aotearoa New Zealand, composed of over 2,100 primary and secondary state schools and over 8,000 hectares of land with a carrying value of $33.5 billion. Our team is responsible for the portfolio, including school engagement, asset management, capital works delivery, investment planning and portfolio management.

We have a responsibility to invest in property solutions that demonstrate value for money while still delivering the right outcome for our schools and kura. Demand for new or improved school property across the country is high, and the way we meet these needs is to do so more efficiently. We have set financial and timeliness targets for our programme, and we're looking to improve our planning and delivery, as well as working proactively and collaboratively with schools and the construction sector. This will ensure that our property projects deliver value and are part of an affordable and deliverable programme of works.

As part of the response to the Government's decisions following the independent Ministerial Inquiry into School Property, the School Property group is now led by a Functional Chief Executive (FCE) for School Property, who reports directly to the Minister for Education. We also have put in place an improvement programme which responds to the Government's school property review recommendations.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the `apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Kathryn Yorke, Regional Infrastructure Manager at Kathryn.yorke@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight - Sunday 27 April 2025.

• Shortlisting will commence from the week beginning 28 April 2025.
• Interviews will follow from 5 May 2025.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know