Employment
Carmel College is a Catholic, integrated school for girls Year 7–13 in the spirit of Mercy, based on the North Shore of Auckland.
Our vision: Empowering young women through a Catholic education in the Mercy tradition to pursue personal excellence and to challenge and shape the future.
Our values: Service, Respect, Justice, Care, Courage
School Property Manager
Position Type:
Permanent full time position (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday with occasional requests for out-of-hours work (notified in advance).
Position Overview:
The School Property Manager will oversee the maintenance and management of all school facilities, grounds, and buildings, ensuring a safe, functional environment that supports student success and daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, contractors, and the school community, while upholding the school’s Catholic character and vision. Additionally, this role offers the potential for growth as the school embarks on future master planning and potential redevelopment of facilities and the school site, providing opportunities for the Property Manager to play a key role in shaping the school’s long-term property plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of school facilities, including buildings, classrooms, and sports areas.
- Ensure maintenance, repairs, and improvements are completed promptly and efficiently and to a high-quality level of workmanship.
- Coordinate and supervise maintenance workers and contractors to ensure high-quality work and service standards.
- Collaborate effectively with the Property team to achieve school goals within the 10YPP.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all school equipment and facilities.
- Uphold Health and Safety standards, prioritising the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors in line with school policies; attend health and safety meetings.
- Conduct regular inspections of the school grounds, identifying and addressing potential hazards or issues.
- Assist with the setup and logistics for school events, meetings, and activities.
- Maintain records of building maintenance, repairs, and service contracts.
Ideal candidate:
- Proven experience in property management or facilities management, preferably in a school or educational setting.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team. Capable of handling emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail will be required to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
- Basic understanding of budgeting and financial management.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to health and safety regulations and practices.
- Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and respect for confidentiality.
Car parking onsite and well-being initiatives like free flu vaccinations for staff are available. Employment conditions apply as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement. Successful applicants will also be required to give consent to legal checks as required to work in a New Zealand school.
Please note: Applications will close when the position is filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The preferred start date is Monday 26 May 2025.
Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:
Jane Meurant, Principal’s EA
PO Box 31142, Auckland 0741
jmeurant@carmel.school.nz
(09) 486 1132 extn 704
