- Use your experience to manage and improve a diverse national property portfolio
- Join a high performing, collegial team with strong sector knowledge
- Permanent opportunity based at our National Office in Wellington with great work life balance
Mo te tunga | About the role
Ara Poutama Aotearoa manages a $2.8 billion asset portfolio across Aotearoa New Zealand and is investing significantly to support new ways of working and deliver on its strategic goals.
As Property Manager - Non-Custodial / Communities, Partnerships and Pathways (CPP), you will join a small, experienced and supportive team responsible for managing a substantial and diverse portfolio of leased and owned sites across the country. This role sits within the Asset Management, Infrastructure and Digital Assets Group and reports to the National Manager for Non-Custodial / CPP Property.
You will lead the day to day management and continuous improvement of the portfolio, ensuring it meets operational needs and aligns with national strategy. This includes managing leasing arrangements, acquiring or renewing tenancies, and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, developers and other stakeholders in a complex, multi-site environment.
You will also contribute to the implementation of national portfolio strategies, facilities management plans and governance processes, and lead investment case development for capital projects. Working closely with business operations and project delivery teams, you will ensure diverse requirements are captured and delivered effectively.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of managing a large property portfolio within a corporate or government environment.
- A proven track record in negotiating agreements to lease (including acquisitions), leases, rent reviews and other related property transactions.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to the management of commercial property.
- Knowledge and/or an appreciation of the principles of energy, sustainability management and asset management planning.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to a range of stakeholders.
Nga painga | The benefits
The midpoint of the salary range is $124,758 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $106,045 - $149,710 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Sunday 31st August
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
