Rural Graduate Valuer

About Opteon

Opteon is at the forefront of property valuation services across New Zealand, Australia, and the US, combining expert knowledge with advanced technology to provide reliable insights. The company is currently expanding with a focus on regional leadership, performance, and clear accountability, offering exciting opportunities for growth and impact in valuation leadership.

Opteon invests significantly in its employees, promoting flexibility, leadership growth, mentorship, and clear career pathways within a supportive safety-focused culture aligned with strong values.

Job Opportunity

As a Rural Graduate Valuer, you will collaborate with seasoned valuers, acquiring hands-on experience conducting diverse valuation projects across Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. Your duties will include property visits, market analysis, preparing valuation reports, rating valuations, and working with various rural and lifestyle property categories.

You will be a participant in Opteon's Graduate Valuer Program designed to assist graduates in their early professional stages, guiding them methodically towards registration.

Graduate Valuer Program Benefits

• Structured mentorship from experienced valuers
• Diverse valuation assignments and technical learning experiences
• Customized development plans supporting registration ambitions
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Support for professional memberships and CPD requirements
• Collaboration with valuation experts across rural, residential, and commercial sectors
• Regular feedback, coaching, and career advancement discussions

Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Property) or an equivalent qualification
• Strong enthusiasm for rural property valuation
• Effective verbal communication and report writing capabilities
• Professional and positive demeanor
• High computer literacy
• Valid driver's license

Employee Benefits

• Career growth opportunities to expand Opteon's residential valuation presence in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions
• Coverage of New Zealand Institute of Valuers (NZIV) membership fees and accreditation of five verified CPD points along with in-house training
• Paid parental leave to support significant life events
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development programs
• Acknowledgement of achievements through a Reward & Recognition system
• Access to confidential mental health and wellbeing support via a dedicated platform

Inclusion Commitment

Opteon fosters an inclusive culture valuing diversity where all employees are appreciated for their unique contributions. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, diverse age groups, LGBTIQA+ community members, culturally diverse candidates, and First Nations Peoples.