Property Delivery Manager

Position Overview

As a Property Delivery Manager within the Market Delivery Team at Kāinga Ora, you will play a key role in overseeing property acquisitions and divestments. Your mission will be to transform opportunities into successful projects by preparing solid business cases, engaging in strategic negotiations, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects in commercial and residential property sectors, including new construction initiatives for valuable property ventures.
• Manage strategic partnerships and negotiations with developers and essential stakeholders to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and reporting standards, while monitoring milestones, maintaining accurate data, and mitigating risks.
• Influence and coordinate with internal and external teams to resolve delays, keeping delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies and legal requirements such as Rights of First Refusal, tax regulations, accounting standards, and legal compliance.
• Support senior leadership in portfolio risk management and comprehensive reporting.
• Collaborate across Kāinga Ora departments to align goals and expectations.
• Maintain a minimum presence of three full days per week onsite to foster collaboration and team cohesion.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary education in property, business, management, finance, or equivalent experience in commercial property contexts.
• Demonstrated track record of successful property negotiations and transactions encompassing both commercial and residential developments including new builds.
• Strong experience interfacing with property developers and adept navigation of the commercial property landscape.
• Proven ability in business development and managing diverse stakeholder relationships, including engagements with Iwi and Māori organisations.
• Exceptional communication skills, with professional verbal and written presentation abilities.
• Solid commercial understanding, financial literacy, and knowledge of property market trends, financing models, and government procurement procedures.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with effective risk and compliance management.
• Possession of a current, full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.

Benefits and Culture

• Permanent full-time role with a competitive salary package (details available upon application).
• Five weeks of annual leave complemented by a comprehensive benefits program that includes various insurances.
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance and personal well-being.
• Opportunities for professional growth through on-the-job learning, training, secondments, and study support.
• A workplace culture centered on core values of Manaakitanga (People at the Heart), Mahi Tahi (Better Together), and Whanake (Be Bold).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and respectful collaboration among colleagues and customers.

About Kāinga Ora

Kāinga Ora leads New Zealand’s housing system transformation by delivering quality and sustainable homes. Our goals focus on building a high-performing organisation, ensuring tenants have warm, dry, well-maintained homes with needed support, and empowering our people through simplified processes, modern technology, and learning opportunities.

Application Process

Applicants must apply through the official online process. Enquiries can be directed via internal contact channels.