Property Manager

Property Manager | Social Housing

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

What’s 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 Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.

Applications close on:25/09/2026