General Maintenance Handyman

General Maintenance Handyman
Prime Property Group | Wellington
Join a Growing Property Team Where No Two Days Are the Same
Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in keeping properties safe, well-maintained, and looking their best?
Prime Property is looking for an experienced and reliable General Maintenance Handyman to join our Wellington residential property team. This is a varied role where you'll work across a diverse portfolio, tackle different challenges every day, and see the direct results of your efforts.
Whether you're carrying out repairs, preparing properties for new tenants, improving presentation, or working alongside contractors, you'll play an important role in maintaining quality homes for our residents.
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration
Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided
Variety and autonomy in your day-to-day work
Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues
Long-term career opportunities within a growing New Zealand property company
Exposure to a diverse residential property portfolio
A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference
About the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for carrying out a broad range of maintenance and repair tasks across our residential properties.
Key responsibilities include:
General property repairs and maintenance
Painting, patching, and basic building repairs
Minor plumbing and appliance repairs
Preventative maintenance and property inspections
Landscaping, gardening, and water blasting
Property and room turnarounds
Responding to maintenance requests and fault-finding
Maintaining accurate maintenance records
Working closely with tenants, contractors, and suppliers
Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
At least 3 years' experience in a maintenance, handyman, facilities, or trade-related role
Strong practical skills across a variety of maintenance disciplines
Excellent problem-solving abilities
A strong commitment to Health & Safety
Good communication and customer service skills
The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Basic computer skills and confidence using mobile technology
A current Full New Zealand Driver Licence
Desirable Experience
Residential property or accommodation experience
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act
Experience across multiple trades including painting, carpentry, plastering, or maintenance plumbing
About Prime Property
Prime Property is a New Zealand-owned property company with interests across residential accommodation, hotels, commercial property, retail centres, industrial assets, and development projects.
We take pride in providing quality properties and exceptional service. Our success is built on hardworking people who value teamwork, accountability, and taking ownership of their work.
When you join Prime Property, you're joining a team that values practical thinking, reliability, and people who take pride in delivering quality outcomes.
Apply Now
If you're a motivated maintenance professional who enjoys variety, works well independently, and takes pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Join Prime Property and help us keep great properties great.

Employment type
Permanent Full-Time

Work arrangement
No