- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- NZD 144,000 – NZD 175,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
Role Overview
The Manager Property Advisory is a subject matter expert who provides comprehensive and strategically aligned property and land advice, enabling Auckland Council to make confident and well-informed decisions. This role leads a specialist technical and statutory advisory function, serving as the main contact for Council departments and elected representatives on property and land issues. The advice given must be evidence-based, commercially robust, compliant with legislation, and well governed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert, strategic commercial property and statutory land advice across Council portfolios and engage with local members.
- Lead recommendations relating to property investments, land use planning, and portfolio optimisation.
- Oversee preparation of business cases, conduct financial analyses, and perform value-for-money assessments.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance asset performance, increase revenue, and improve utilisation.
- Lead and develop a high-performing advisory team and contribute to expert panel governance.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience in legal, planning, property, or related fields within local government environments.
- Deep understanding of legislation including the Resource Management Act, Public Works Act, Reserves Act, and Local Government Act.
- Strong grasp of public sector governance and statutory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level advisory input within politically sensitive contexts.
- Proven leadership skills with experience in building and developing teams.
What We Offer
Joining Auckland Council offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where your work impacts over 1.7 million Auckland residents. We provide flexible working arrangements, well-being initiatives, and a culture encouraging continuous growth and improvement. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our accreditation and pledge to create an empowering environment for all employees. Benefits include:
- Option to purchase an additional week's annual leave.
- Four weeks of annual leave plus an additional week after five years of service.
- Extra day off for community involvement activities.
- Discounts at local attractions such as Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo, and Auckland Art Gallery.
- Discounted health and life insurance options.
- Supportive and flexible work environment.
- KiwiSaver contribution of 3.5% on top of salary.
Additional Information
This position falls under salary band J, with an annual salary range from NZD 144,000 to NZD 175,000 depending on experience and skills. Applications close on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:59 pm. The Council is committed to protecting applicant privacy and conducts reference and background checks for preferred candidates. Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity and inclusion. Applicants with specific access needs are encouraged to disclose these during application.