Senior Advisor Property Services and Contracts - 599
The opportunity | He angitūtanga
Permanent | Full Time
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Advisor Property Services and Contracts to join our team. In this pivotal role, you’ll take the lead in managing and administering Council’s leases, licenses, easements, and other property agreements. You’ll play a key part in shaping the strategic management of our property portfolio, ensuring compliance and delivering effective solutions. If you’re passionate about property, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real impact across our community assets, this is your opportunity to contribute to projects that matter. Working collaboratively with the Team Leader Property and Facilities, the position also provides an out-of-hours, on-call response for urgent inquiries.
About you | He kōrero mōu
To excel in this role, you will have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to empathetic customer service and willingness to and capability for working with a wide range of people, within and outside the organisation.
- 5+ years’ experience working in a similar property leasing and contract’s role.
- Understanding of the dynamic property environment and the direction and changing environment influencing property in Local Government.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships with all key stakeholders, including with other council staff members based on a collaborative, collegial and cooperative working style.
- Effective time management skills and ability to work effectively without supervision and collaboratively as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated experience in legal and property management, including compliance with the Property Law Act and Reserves Management Act.
- Skilled in preparing and managing leasing agreements, renewals, rent reviews, and property marketing for lease.
- Proficient in financial management, including arranging property valuations and preparing reports.
- Strong capability in dispute resolution and interpreting legislation and policy requirements.
- Excellent administrative skills with a focus on document compilation, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines independently or within a team.
- Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities, with a customer service-oriented approach.
- Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills and attention to detail.
- Builds and maintains productive relationships with stakeholders.
- Technologically adept, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Holder of a current and valid NZ Drivers’ license
For more information regarding the role, please view the job description [PDF 282 KB]
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Kelvin Irvine, Manager Property and Facilities at [email protected], by phone on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.
If you’re excited to work in a community focused, energised and enthusiastic team environment, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
Applications close Monday 9 February 2026.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.