Senior Property Manager

• Leadership role managing the day-to-day matters within the Transport property portfolio
• Newly created opportunity due to expansion of property programmes
• Must be Palmerston North based.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity


Our Property Management Team has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Property Manager to come on board. This newly created position (focusing on the Central North Island) is in response to a significant increase and ongoing growth of a larger and more complex number of property programmes in the region. Property is acquired and held for future transport system projects and for operational functions and so this is a pivotal role to understand our current and future property needs. Property that is surplus to future requirements is disposed of.



The role will cover the central North Island which comprises of Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawkes Bay, and Gisborne regions.



This position is a senior portfolio role that sits within the Transport Property team and one that will oversee the day-to-day leadership across all matters pertaining to the NZTA regional property portfolio, including both the acquisition and disposal of property, and overseeing & managing the property held for Transport Projects.


Ko wai tenei | About you


We are looking for a confident self-starter, who thrives working collaboratively with diverse and varied stakeholders to achieve positive transport outcomes.

As well as your leadership attributes, you will also bring to the role:




Knowledge and experience:

• A strong track record of experience in commercial property management (minimum 7 years) including building, tenancy, and asset management.
• Strong negotiation skills for leases, licenses, rent reviews and renewals.
• Project management skills
• A sound knowledge of commercial and property law, and health and safety legislation; and their application in procurement practices and the management of property
• Facilitation skills and experience
• Financial analysis proficiency with sound financial management skills
• Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management skills
• Strong CAPEX and OPEX Management background
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Bachelor or Business Studies (VPM), Bachelor of Property).
• Ideally Professional Membership of PINZ/NZIV, RICS, Property Council or CoreNet.
• Current and valid New Zealand driver's licence.

If you are an experienced property professional who's passionate about making a difference, thrives on thinking outside the box with a genuine collaboration focus, then this is the role for you!


Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.



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Ko wai matou | About us


Infrastructure Delivery - We build a world class transport network that delivers maximum value to New Zealand.The position is within the Transport Property team who provide specialist property functions which are integral to the value chain that enables Waka Kotahi to deliver sustainable transport solutions.

Ra Katinga | Applications close:

14 February 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.