Property Manager

Drive excellence in property management while building trusted relationships across our Ministry of Justice and Corrections sites

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Property Manager to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high performance Property Management team. Reporting to Senior Property Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice that proactively manages and delivers to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites.

The Property Manager oversees service delivery for a set portfolio of Ministry of Justice and Corrections Community Sites. They manage jobs from start to finish, supported by coordinators but ultimately accountable for performance. The role involves travel for site inspections, and due to a lower workload in this area, they may occasionally assist Property Managers in other regions.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Promote Zero Harm by ensuring all work is delivered safely and aligns with Downer Values.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to foster trust and collaboration.
• Oversee job delivery to meet safety, quality, cost, and KPI targets, including managing contractors for maintenance and reactive work.
• Control job costs within budget and provide support to other property managers when required.
• Ensure site compliance with regulations such as BWOF and HSNO in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, site staff, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations and service delivery.
• Demonstrate technical and administrative capability, including basic knowledge of HVAC/electrical/plumbing/fire systems, familiarity with CAFM systems, and proficiency in preparing reports and quotations.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours as operational needs or emergencies require.

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Over 5 years' management experience in the facilities industry.
• Strong analytical, numeric, and data interpretation skills to support evidence-based decision making.
• Skilled in driving operational performance, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and minimal rework.
• Effective at resource planning, scheduling, and meeting deadlines with strong ownership and commitment.
• Solid understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, time management, and organisational skills; able to work both independently and in teams.
• Competent in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel at an intermediate level.
• NZ Full driver's license is required.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• : healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
• A company car is provided as part of this role.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.