Te Tumu Paeroa

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

We’re on the lookout for passionate kaimahi with expertise in providing property management services to a portfolio of trusts to join our Rotorua team. In this role, you’ll deliver exceptional property management services across a diverse and meaningful portfolio. Whether you’re an experienced property specialist or an advisor eager to grow your skills, this is your chance to make a real impact in managing whenua and property-related assets.

This role requires some travel and occasional weekend work.

The main responsibilities across our property team includes:

• Managing and maintaining a portfolio of leases, ensuring compliance and high standards of service delivery.
• Undertaking property inspections, rent reviews, advertising, negotiations, breach management, and reporting.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of leases, including market rates for commercial and rural properties regionally and nationally.
• Building and fostering strong relationships with tenants, trusts, and key stakeholders.
• Facilitating site access and working collaboratively with team members to ensure property assets are well maintained.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on lease-related matters.
• Contributing to reducing lease vacancies and improving portfolio performance.

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in property management, rural property management, or a related property role within a medium to large organisation.
• A friendly and approachable nature, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Confidence in navigating multiple systems and being technically savvy.
• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Property or Asset Management would be highly regarded, as would experience in the rural sector.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

• Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential)
• Pae Rua- Te Whakarongo | An ability to understand Te Reo Māori, a desire and ability to practice correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (desired).

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

• Pae Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential)
• Pae Rua- Te Noho Marae | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a noho marae level. Knowing and practising things such as basic karakia, waiata and one’s own pepehā (desired)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

• Collaborative, supportive working environment
• 5 weeks annual leave 

We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land.  The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly and will be critical in enabling our vision.

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism

Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity

We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect

We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity

Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

Please apply via SEEK with a cover letter and CV. 

Applications for this position will close on Saturday, 9 May 2026.