The mentee fee is $860 + GST, which covers the Training Day, 12 months of mentoring, three Lunch and Learn sessions and complimentary registration to a half-day Critical Skills in Leadership Course run by DevelopU. The programme does not cover travel to these events, however, the Lunch and Learns will be conducted online. 

All mentees require the endorsement of their organisation, and the mentee fee will be billed to the member company name. As mentors are generously volunteering their time, no payment is required.

Applications for the programme open on 30 January and close on 28 February 2025. We cannot accept applications after the close-off date.

Yes! We maintain a waitlist for those who wish to be notified as soon as applications open for the next programme. Get in touch with the DevelopU team to be added to the waitlist.

Mentees: Ideal candidates are individuals looking to develop their professional skills within the property industry. A willingness to learn and share is key to gaining essential knowledge for success both professionally and personally. We typically look for mentees with between 3-8 years of experience.

Mentors: Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about supporting the professional and personal growth of mentees. They should be willing to share their industry expertise and experience while also enhancing their own leadership skills.

We strongly encourage past mentees to return as mentors, and previous mentors are always welcome to rejoin the programme.

This programme is part of Property Council’s exclusive membership benefits. To participate, both mentees and mentors must be employed by a Property Council New Zealand member organisation.

There isn’t an option to choose a mentor. Our team follows a thorough selection process to ensure the best possible matches between mentors and mentees. We consider factors such as location, similar interests, and preferences when making pairings, which each mentor and mentee can share in their application. It is rare that a situation arises where a match doesn’t work well.

If you can answer an honest ‘yes’ to the following questions, then you’d be a great fit as a mentor in the programme: 

• I have at least 12 years of experience in the property industry. 
• I can commit to at least one one-hour meeting per month and approximately two hours of contact per month (in person, email, phone, or video calls). 
• I am approachable, patient, and supportive. 
• I offer new perspectives and assist in self-review and decision-making. 
• I take a genuine interest in my mentee’s growth and opinions. 
• I am a positive role model, sharing my experience and achievements. 
• I provide thoughtful, constructive feedback and am willing to learn alongside my mentee. 

If you can answer an honest ‘yes’ to the following questions, then you’d be a great fit as a mentee in the programme:

• I have 3-8 years of experience in the property industry and an interest in leadership and management.
• I am committed to personal learning and professional development.
• I am eager to improve and work on developing my skills based on feedback and insights from my mentor.
• I have a track record of performance and achievement.
• I am motivated to develop myself both personally and professionally.
• I am willing to devote approximately two hours per month to meetings with my mentor, with additional time to act on suggestions and insights.
• I value the experience of others and am open to new ideas and perspectives.
• I am ready to be challenged and can listen to different viewpoints without taking criticism personally.
• I respect my mentor’s time and appreciate the voluntary nature of the programme.

While the three Lunch and Learn sessions will be conducted online, in-person attendance at the Training Day on Monday 28 April is required.

How you choose to connect with your mentor/mentee for your regular catch ups (whether in-person, via phone, email or video call) is up to you both to agree to. We recommend meeting in-person as much as feasible and match our mentoring pairs accordingly based on location.