Asset Management Lead

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency seeking an Asset Management Lead to drive strategy and continuous improvement across a $1.4B+ portfolio. You will lead data quality, reporting, and forecasting while strengthening governance and resilience.

This is a senior role requiring collaboration with Finance, Facilities, and council partners. Applicants should bring extensive asset management experience, strong analytics, and proven stakeholder

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in asset management, infra planning or related field.
• Experience developing Asset Management Plans and handling data across multiple systems.
• Ability to translate complex data into accessible insights and reports for decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship-building across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic asset management advice and develop Asset Management Plans aligned with priorities and long‑term planning requirements.
• Improve asset information and reporting by integrating data into dashboards and portfolio insights using tools like Power BI.
• Lead the development and maintenance of long‑term financial plans and 30‑year investment forecasts.
• Translate complex asset information into decision‑ready advice for lifecycle planning and investment prioritisation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to improve data quality and automate reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships across departments and represent TAU in asset management forums and council alignment.

Skills

Asset management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Dashboarding

Education

Tertiary qualification in asset management

Tools

Power BI

CRAM

Job description

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland’s reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Asset Management Lead to manage and continuously improve Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s asset management function across our diverse venue portfolio valued at more than $1.4 billion. As a senior specialist and member of the Property Leadership Team, you’ll lead the implementation of our Asset Information Strategy and strengthen asset management planning, data quality, condition reporting and information visibility. Your expertise will support informed operational and strategic decisions, long-term capital planning, investment prioritisation, infrastructure resilience and sustainability outcomes while helping lift asset management maturity across the organisation.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic asset management advice and lead the development and continuous improvement of practical, current Asset Management Plans that align with organisational priorities, Auckland Council policy and long‑term infrastructure planning requirements.
• Improve TAU’s asset information and reporting environment by integrating asset, maintenance, risk, sustainability and operational data into clear, accessible dashboards and portfolio‑level insights, including through our internal venue reporting tool (CRAM) and Power BI.
• Lead the development and maintenance of TAU’s Long‑Term Plan (10‑Year) and 30‑year asset investment forecasts.
• Translate complex asset information into decision‑ready advice that supports lifecycle planning, capital investment, service performance, risk management and the prioritisation of work across the property portfolio.
• Work with internal teams and external service providers to improve the consistency, quality and usability of asset data, identify opportunities for automation and reduce reliance on manual reporting and fragmented information.
• Maintain strong relationships across Property, Facilities Management, Capital Projects, Finance and Sustainability, while representing TAU in Auckland Council asset management forums and supporting alignment with council‑wide requirements.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll be a senior asset management professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, outcomes‑focused approach. You’ll be confident working with complex asset information and translating it into clear insights, reports and recommendations that support effective decision‑making. With well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills, you’ll know how to simplify complexity, identify workable solutions and manage multiple priorities. You’ll also be an engaging communicator and trusted relationship builder who can influence outcomes across a diverse stakeholder environment without relying on direct authority. Experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI would be valuable, along with the ability to present information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience, with formal training or professional development in asset management considered advantageous.
• At least seven years’ experience in asset management, infrastructure planning or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing or contributing to Asset Management Plans and working with asset data, reporting, analysis and information held across multiple systems.
• Experience operating successfully within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments and building productive relationships across different business functions, service providers and partner organisations.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At TAU, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well‑being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Application close: Sunday 11 October 2026

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Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.