Kiwi Property is one of the largest listed property companies on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and a member of the NX20 Index. We have been around for more than 25 years, and we proudly own and manage over $3 billion of real estate, comprising some of New Zealand’s most well-known mixed use, office and retail properties.

The success of Kiwi Property is driven by a diverse team of more than 160 professionals who are guided by our values –We lead the way, we make it happen, we exceed expectations and win together.

Sylvia Park is a unique mixed use asset, which includes NZ’s largest shopping centre, as well as two on-site office towers and a mix of nearby commercial and industrial assets. Our neighbours include the Kiwi Property owned largest Build-to-Rent apartment complex which opened in June this year.

The Property Manager role is newly created to manage the operations of Sylvia Park’s commercial and industrial assets, both on a day-to-day basis, along with a view to long term planning. The role will report to the Sylvia Park Precinct Asset Manager, and work alongside our asset management, facilities and marketing team.

What you’ll be doing:

This is a busy and varied role, based at Sylvia Park, where you will be responsible for managing the two office towers, as well as the nearby commercial and industrial buildings.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Asset Management
  To translate the strategic asset plan into measurable actions, managing budgets, maintaining high standards of asset security and services, and optimising assets to increase value and reduce long-term costs.
• Tenancy Management
  Establishing and maintaining tenant relationships, administering leases, assisting with marketing and viewings, coordinating building surveys, processing fit-out proposals, managing lease terminations, negotiating carpark licenses, organising tenant events, and maintaining up-to-date tenant information and insurance certificates.
• Financial Management
  Preparing and controlling budgets for income, expenditure, assisting on capital projects, managing rental arrears, administering tenant accounts, and assisting with monthly performance reports.
• Risk Management
  This role involves managing health and safety issues, ensuring compliance with government and statutory regulations, and minimising insurance risks and managing claims.
• Liaising with Onsite Facilities Team to ensure the operations of the sites run smoothly, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and seamlessly as possible.

About you and your experience:

• Ideally three years relevant experience in retail or property sector
• Strong financial / budgeting experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships within and across team
• Growth mindset, positive attitude, and customer-focus
• High financial aptitude and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage and prioritise time and work

What we offer:

• Supportive work environment that fosters work life balance
• Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Flu vaccinations
• Onsite parking
• Day off on your birthday
• One day volunteer leave
• Paid parental leave for primary carer
• Plus working with passionate and dedicated on-site team

Kiwi Property values diversity, inclusivity, and empathy. We strongly encourage diverse applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability, who share Kiwi Property’s values, to apply.

If you feel this role resonates with you and you don’t quite meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Highlight your relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments in your application and cover letter. Emphasize your willingness to learn and grow in the role and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position. You can also reach out for a chat.

Kiwi Property prides itself on being an accessible place for everyone, so if you have any accessibility needs or barriers outside of the standard recruitment process, please let us know so that we are able to accommodate your requirements.

If you have any questions or want to know more about the role and Kiwi Property, If you are interested to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your interest via the link above, or alternatively for a confidential conversation contact Matt Webster at Assemble Recruitment on 027 274 6829.