• Help drive strategic, future focused property management
• Work with a range of specialists & stakeholders
• Utilise your commercial leasing expertise in a rewarding environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is committed to making great places Aucklander’s love and administer parks, reserves, and associated community assets. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes. We need an experienced leasing specialist to manage our commercial leases within the PCF portfolio.


As the Commercial Leasing Manager, you’ll manage leases and licenses on Council’s behalf, ensuring an excellent standard of property and leasing management. You’ll develop effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including landlords, tenants, local boards, mana whenua, and more.


This varied role will see you manage important leasing events such as renewals, rent reviews, compliance and reporting reviews and other lease functions. Additionally, you’ll proactively respond to any potential issues or risks affecting the leasing portfolio. As you help drive a more strategic approach towards leasing and property management, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining lease delivery plans and work programmes to help ensure our property use is getting the best outcomes for Aucklanders.


He kōrero mōu: About you

With a tertiary qualification in property, law, valuation or another relevant field, you’ll bring with you solid experience in commercial property management, leasing and negotiation. You’ll be comfortable assessing and implementing asset management plans and occupancy agreements, and adept at analysing financial and property data. You’ll have prior exposure to property management systems, with any experience using SAP, Share Point or GIS/Geospatial mapping systems being particularly beneficial. You’ll also have some familiarity with relevant property-related legislation.


With a knack for relationship management, you’ll be skilled at building strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You’ll enjoy working in a collaborative and flexible team environment, and have a good attitude, resilience, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations.


This role is based in the CBD but requires travel to other parts of the Auckland region, so it is important that you hold a New Zealand driver’s license.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. This is a highly covetable opportunity will give you exposure to working closely with local politicians and boards. We offer various training and upskilling in areas such as contract management, policy implementation, political report writing and more. As an Auckland Council employee, you will be entitled to a range of benefits and partnership discounts.


You’ll be joining a team of diverse dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region, who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the community and future generations.


Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.


Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by cover letter along with your CV.

Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.

Applications close Wednesday, 20th November 2024


This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.


Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.