Asset Manager

Jasper Venture Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave after 1 year

Healthcare insurance

Unlimited sick leave

Parental leave

Development & membership budget

Flexible work-from-home

Premium office space near Auckland

Macbook Pro setup

Employee assistance program & sports

Job summary

Jasper Venture Group is seeking an Asset Manager with a leasing and project focus to oversee and optimise the performance of our ~$500m portfolio in New Zealand. You will drive leasing, manage tenant relationships, and oversee capital expenditure and value-add projects, coordinating with external consultants and the Investment Manager.

The role offers progression as the Jasper portfolio expands, with opportunities to position assets for long-term institutional ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in commercial real estate leasing or asset management.
• Strong negotiator with excellent communication and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise performance of a ~$500m portfolio.
• Drive leasing execution and stabilise income.
• Manage tenant relationships and asset operations oversight.
• Lead capex and value-add projects.
• Collaborate with Investment Manager and external consultants.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Leasing knowledge

Property operations

Valuations

Financial modelling

Underwriting

Data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related field

Tools

MRI

Data analytics tools

Job description

Jasper is seeking an Asset Manager with a leasing and project focus to oversee and optimise the performance of our ~$500m portfolio.

This role is central to Jasper's operations, spanning tenant relationships, leasing, capital expenditure, value-add projects and property management oversight. You will collaborate closely with the Investment Manager and external consultants and agents to align asset strategies with our various investment mandates.

There is scope for the right candidate to grow the Asset Management team as the Jasper portfolio continues to expand.

The Asset Manager will be accountable for translating investment strategy into on-the-ground outcomes: stabilising income, driving portfolio leasing execution, improving asset quality, and positioning assets for long-term institutional ownership.

You will have direct exposure to some of the world's largest institutional investors:

• Blackstone (JV Partner)
  • Joint venture focused on value-add industrial and logistics assets in New Zealand
  • Jasper leads acquisitions and ongoing asset and fund management
• Stonepeak (JV Partner)
  • Partnership targeting industrial and logistics investments, including development projects
  • Focus on enhancing value through active asset management and execution
• Trilogy Funds (JV Partner)
  • Partnership across trans-Tasman equity and debt strategies
  • Jasper is responsible for origination, acquisitions, and ongoing fund management in New Zealand
• Jasper Private Wealth
  • Raised over NZD $80 million from wholesale investors and family offices
  • Successfully deployed capital across multiple investment funds

Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field.

Experience: 5+ years in commercial real estate leasing or asset management. Strong existing occupier network a major bonus.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of leasing, property operations, and valuations.
• Familiarity with real estate software (MRI) and data analytics tools an advantage.
• Advanced financial modelling and underwriting proficiency (Desired).

Mindset: Strategic, detail-oriented, and passionate about building long-term relationships.

• 5 weeks’ annual leave after 1 year’s tenure, increasing to 6 weeks after 2 years.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance with corporate rates for family members.
• Unlimited sick leave & generous maternity/paternity leave provisions.
• Generous professional development & membership budget.
• Flexible work-from-home provisions. When in the office enjoy our premium office space with luxury fit-out within close proximity to Auckland's best bars and cafes.
• New workstation package including Macbook Pro, dual screens, Apple peripherals and Airpods Pro noise-cancelling headphones & mobile phone plan.
• Generous Employee Assistance Program & funded participation in sporting events.