Property Manager
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington, New Zealand
- 03 Jun, 2025
Job Description
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future.
We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
Pōneke is on the cusp of transformational change, responding to many of the challenges cities around the world are facing, while delivering an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
We are set to deliver the most ambitious capital works programme our city has ever seen. The Infrastructure & Delivery group is central to much of this mahi - including delivering the renewal programme for Council owned properties.
And to help us on this journey, we are looking for a Property Manager responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of commercial and community properties, including those operated by Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs). Providing expert technical advice, manage leases, support capital projects, and ensure our facilities are well-maintained and legally compliant, this is a key role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment and wants to contribute to the long-term development and functionality of Pōneke.
What You'll Do
Lease & Tenancy Management
- Negotiate, manage, and renew leases and licenses for Council-owned properties.
- Provide advice on leasing options, identify tenants, and ensure accurate lease documentation.
- Liaise with tenants and internal teams, ensuring alignment with policies and objectives.
Facilities & Asset Management
- Oversee maintenance and ensure compliance with building regulations.
- Conduct regular property inspections, address issues, and update asset plans.
- Manage tenant relationships and maintenance provider contracts.
Financial Oversight
- Monitor financial performance of the property portfolio.
- Ensure accurate billing, debt recovery, and prudent budgeting.
- Contribute to forecasting, reporting, and resource planning.
Project Support
- Support property and construction projects through planning and implementation.
- Act as liaison between tenants and project teams.
- Provide input into capital planning and project scoping.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone with:
- Tertiary qualification in property or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in property, lease, and facilities management.
- Sound understanding of building compliance and lifecycle asset management.
- Knowledge of relevant property legislation (Property Law Act, Reserves Act, Local Government Acts, etc.).
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting and reporting.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with professionalism and tact.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; full driver's licence preferred.
About us
We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
Applications close 8th of June 2025. All applications must be submitted online, and all applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Details
| Reference number: | 47072 |
| Posted on: | 26 May 2025 |
| Closes on: | 08 Jun 2025 23:55 |
| Location(s): | Wellington CBD |
| Expertise: | Property/housing |
| Job level(s): | Graduate, Experienced |
| Work type(s): | Permanent full-time |
| More details: | PD Property Manager - May 2025.pdf |
At the Council, we have a clear unifying purpose:
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō. Working together for Wellington's future.
Wellington is a vibrant city with a thriving cultural life, talented people, and cutting-edge businesses.
Known as the arts and events capital of New Zealand, the city has an abundance of recreation and leisure opportunities. It is also a compact city with a dramatic landscape and sound infrastructure.
Everything we do, we do for Wellington. Our environment, economy, history, but most importantly, our people - residents, business people, visitors and diverse communities.
Whether it's caring for Wellington's gorgeous natural environment, providing services and facilities to support the physical, mental and cultural wellbeing of residents and visitors or supporting the business community to build a strong and resilient local economy, we're here for our city.