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How long have you been with Citycare Property?

I have been with Citycare Property since February 2018.

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

I began as Project Manager and now I’m Operations Manager.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

No, not that I can recall.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

If you are dedicated and want to work in an environment where you love what you do, Citycare Property will enable you to work in a multifaceted environment.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

One year.

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

I actually began working at Citycare Property as a temp prior to accepting a full-time Financial Administrator role six months ago.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

When I started, one of my colleagues took me to visit staff at Christchurch City Council. This helped me greatly, as it allowed me to build a relationship with an important external stakeholder from day one.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

Be familiar with the Citycare Property values and be ready to extend and challenge yourself.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

Four years.

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

I started as an Apprentice Carpenter but have since changed roles to become an HVAC Apprentice.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

I started with Citycare Property in the carpentry team, assisting with basic handy person duties, with the original intention of completing an apprenticeship in carpentry. I had very basic, minimal skills, and was also working in a male dominated profession, so my confidence was very low. Despite this, the team I was assigned to welcomed me and made me feel like a contributing member right from the start. They were patient and always ready and willing to show me the proper way of completing tasks, or alternative ways of completing the same task. They also helped me to grow in confidence and to become more competent at my job, and in turn work was enjoyable and I was eager to keep learning. I was also given the opportunity to undertake an internship within the different trades Citycare Property has and subsequently decided on an HVAC apprenticeship. On the way to that decision, I completed Working at Heights; First Aid; Permit Issuer and Receiver Training; Air Conditioning Service Training, Harness training and obtained a Traffic Controller Level 1 licence and Electrical Training licence. I am currently working towards gaining a Refrigerant Handling license and Electrical Service Technician (EST) license as I continue to work and study towards my HVAC qualification.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

Don’t be afraid to ask for more opportunities. Take the initiative to ask. Set yourself small goals, be open minded and willing to learn and adapt where necessary. But most importantly, be patient, you never know where you might end up or where you can potentially go.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

10 years as of April 1, 2022

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

I started in the Customer Service Centre working on the Z Energy Contract, I then moved to Team Leader in the CSC and then over to Admin Team Leader when the CSC closed around four years ago.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

What I’ve discovered is that being pushed out of my comfort zone isn’t as bad as I had always thought it would be.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

There are a lot of opportunities to turn your role into a career, if that is what you are looking for.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

I started with Citycare Property in March 2019. My relationship with Citycare Property began before then though, while I was studying for my master’s degree at the University of Canterbury. The then CEO of Citycare, Onno Mulder, was lecturing at UC and became a mentor of mine. When I completed my masters, I was offered a job at Citycare Property.

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

My first role with Citycare Property was as Junior Project Manager on the CIAL contract. I am currently Contracts Manager – Regional Contracts, looking after a number of national clients including YHA and Heritage Life. Basically, any client that has a national scope, it falls to me to look after them.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

Not challenges exactly, but the growth has been pretty significant — from beginning as a Junior Project Manager in 2019, to becoming a Project Manager in 2021 and now, as of 2022 taking on the role of Contracts Manager. The company has allowed me to grow and to gain practical experience.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

Absolutely go for it! There is a lot of potential to grow and excel and to build a career. Also, take any opportunity you get; there are a lot of opportunities here.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

Nearly three years.

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

I started at Citycare Property as a Mower Operator within the Open Spaces Maintenance team and now I am a Foreperson.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

No real challenges as such, but they have always been very supportive as I’ve transitioned from Mower Operator to Foreperson, encouraging me along the way to take the next step.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

Don’t be afraid to set goals for yourself within the organisation and always be open to the opportunities that will come your way.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

14 years 

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

I began as a Carpenter and I’m currently Operations Manager.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

Because I’m in the field, and having trained as an apprentice, it is second nature to overcome obstacles and to take on new challenges. 

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

Learn how the company developed from small beginnings, their strengths and what the future holds. 

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

Five years.

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

My first role was as Handyman. Since then, I’ve started a carpentry apprenticeship and am now 2IC of the carpentry crew. I’m also an H&S representative.

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

My supervisor and the management team have helped me along the way to becoming a qualified builder — one year down, two to go. 

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

Citycare Property has a good, friendly environment; always someone here to listen – whether it’s work or personal, there’s support from everybody; cool team and colleagues.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

I’ve been working with Citycare Property for two years. 

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

I started as a Qualified Gardener with the Auckland branch of Citycare Property and following moves to the Dunedin and Waikato branches, am now based in Christchurch, in the same role. 

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

Yes, they put me on various courses like Traffic Management, Growsafe, Playground Inspector and many more to come. As I have worked in various Citycare Property branches across New Zealand, the HR team has helped me a lot in transitioning.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

I would strongly encourage anyone to join Citycare Property.

How long have you been with Citycare Property?

14 years.

What was your role when you started with Citycare Property and what is your current role?

My first role was as Gardener (Christchurch), I am now Operations Manager OSM (Auckland) overseeing a staff of more than 65. 

Are there any challenges Citycare Property has helped you overcome in your career?

My aspirations were, and still are, to grow and excel in this industry and Citycare Property has helped make this possible as they are an equal opportunities employer.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Citycare Property?

If you really want something, keep trying. It took me three interviews at Citycare Property before they offered me my first promotion from Gardener to Team Leader. I follow the mantra, the river doesn’t cut a rock because of its power, but due to the persistence of where it wants to be. My career with Citycare Property is testament to this.