Property Officer - NZ High Commission, London

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer,more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

Property Officer - NZ High Commission, London

The New Zealand High Commission in London is recruiting a Property Officer.

The Property Officer:

• manages the High Commission property portfolio and ensures compliance with the Ministry’s property processes and policies;

• provides property advice to the seconded Admin Manager, and guidance to NZ Inc agency heads;

• ensures that NZ Government-owned property, furniture and equipment are purchased, maintained and supported in accordance with Ministry guidelines;

• ensures that the High Commission complies with UK property regulations;

• has oversight of the Facilities Assistant, Office Cleaner, and Residence Housekeeper;

• provides back-up and support to the Senior Finance Manager with the post budget;

• in cooperation with the Senior Finance Officer, process SEP leave, and SEP/SNZ payroll, utilizing the SD Worx leave management and payroll portal; and

• provides support and advice to the Counsellor (Management) regarding HR issues and personnel records.

This is a locally employed position, with terms and conditions being set in accordance with UK employment regulations. The High Commission does not provide assistance with accommodation or airfares.

Starting salary is likely to be offered at around £35,480 , depending on experience.

Please note : If the successful candidate has worked or lived in New Zealand and is subsequently employed as locally engaged staff in a NZ Government Embassy or High Commission, they may, subject to individual circumstances, have NZ Tax Residency obligations. We advise any applicant, who may be in this situation, to discuss their tax residency status with the NZ Inland Revenue (IRD) and determine any potential personal tax obligations to IRD.

Mā wai te mahi nei?– Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant should have:

• Experience in property management and with maintenance issues.

• Knowledge and experience of UK property and building regulations, rental of property and negotiation of tenancy leases.

• Experience in project management, or project management support.

• Some experience relating to payroll and HR systems.

• Awareness and understanding of UK employment laws and HR policy.

• Experience with a wide range of office administrative procedures.

• Very good oral and written English communication skills.

• Capacity for effective decision making, analytical and numeracy skills.

• Proactive and with initiative, and a flexible ‘can do approach’ at all times.

• Ability to work autonomously within guidelines and under pressure.

• Good planning, accuracy and organisational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• High standards of discretion (including confidentiality requirements) and tact.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance NewZealand’s interests and pursue NewZealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for NewZealand of what is happening in the world.

The High Commission takes a distinctively New Zealand approach, reflecting New Zealand’s diversity and heritage. Our values are:

• Impact – We achieve for New Zealand, every day, everywhere

• Kotahitanga – We draw strength from our diversity

• Courage – We do the right thing

• Manaakitanga – We honour and respect others

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

A detailed position description and an application form can be downloaded from the New Zealand High Commission’s website at .

To apply please send a CV, completed application form and a covering letter to [email protected] .

Do not apply online by clicking the ‘apply’ button on this advertisement. Instead please email your application to the address above. Applications that do not come through by email to the above address will not be considered.

Applicants must already hold the right to live and work in the United Kingdom and be able to obtain and maintain a New Zealand security clearance.

Applications close at 5 pm (UK time) on 24 June 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.