Are you a property graduate looking to build a career in Valuations? Join Opteon and gain hands‑on experience across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, valuing a diverse range of rural and lifestyle properties while learning from experienced valuers who are committed to your development.
Opteon is a leading independent global property solutions provider, delivering trusted advice through innovation, data intelligence, and strong local expertise.
The Opportunity:
As a Rural Graduate Valuer, you’ll be based in Hamilton or Tauranga, working with a small team of rural and lifestyle valuers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. This role combines fieldwork with office‑based learning and is designed to support your journey toward professional registration through structured mentoring and hands‑on experience.
You’ll gain exposure to:
- Rural, lifestyle, and specialist property valuations
- Roll maintenance, revaluations, and objections for rating purposes
- Property inspections, data collection, and market analysis
- Professional valuation standards and statutory requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing rural and lifestyle property valuations under supervision
- Undertake property inspections, measurements, and data verification
- Collect and analyse sales evidence and rural market data
- Support general revaluations, roll maintenance, and objection processes
- Accurately input and maintain property and sales data in valuation systems
- Prepare valuation information and draft reports for review
- Deliver professional, responsive service to internal and external stakeholders
- Actively participate in training, mentoring, and professional development
About You:
You’re motivated, organised, and keen to build a long‑term career in rural valuation. You enjoy working both outdoors and in the office and thrive in a collaborative, small‑team environment.
You’ll ideally bring:
- A degree in Property, Business (Property), or an equivalent qualification recognised by the NZ Valuers Registration Board
- A genuine interest in rural, lifestyle, and land‑based property markets
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A team‑focused mindset and willingness to learn
- Willingness to travel within the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Property‑related degree (completed or near completion)
- Membership, or eligibility for membership, of PINZ
- Current, clean New Zealand Driver’s Licence
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand
- Based in, or willing to work from, Hamilton or Tauranga
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary & incentives – including professional membership and verified CPD covered
- Referral bonus – be rewarded for bringing great people into Opteon
- Career development – access to experienced valuation professionals across Residential and Commercial sectors, plus leadership training and LinkedIn Learning
- Paid parental leave – supporting families at important life stages
- Work‑life balance – flexible working arrangements
- Onboarding & training – structured induction and continuous development
- Rewards & recognition – annual awards, service recognition, and reward programs
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential support anytime through Intellect, our mental health and wellbeing platform
Opteon is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including people of Māori (Tangata Whenua) and Pacific Islander origin.
Want to see our other opportunities?
Visit our Careers Page to explore roles across a range of valuation sectors:
https://opteonsolutions.com/nz/careers
How to Apply:
Please apply online, including your resume and a covering letter.
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