Community Leasing Specialist – Social Impact & Partnerships

Auckland Council Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Travel across Auckland region

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Community Lease Specialist to join the Leasing team. You will help ensure council spaces on land and buildings are used to deliver social outcomes, manage a portfolio of leases from application to execution, and provide expert advice on occupancy matters.

The role requires an analytical mind, strong communication, knowledge of local government legislation and the Reserves Act, and experience in property or contract management.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in property, law, administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for community occupancy on Council land and buildings.
• Manage a portfolio of leases from application through to execution and ongoing management.
• Prepare decision-making reports for local boards and reporting for governance approval.
• Perform rent reviews and support operational recoveries to ensure value for money.
• Maintain accurate lease data and property files; monitor and report on lease status.

Skills

Analytical mind

Impeccable communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Local government legislation

Reserves Act knowledge

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in property, law, administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

SAP

GIS

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a Community Lease Specialist to join the Leasing team. You will help ensure council spaces on land and buildings are used to deliver social outcomes, manage a portfolio of leases from application to execution, and provide expert advice on occupancy matters.

The role requires an analytical mind, strong communication, knowledge of local government legislation and the Reserves Act, and experience in property or contract management.