Development Lead – Urban Regeneration & Complex Projects

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Auckland Council's Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) invites an experienced Development Manager to lead major mixed-use developments from inception through delivery. You will identify opportunities, shape strategies, manage risks and drive development plans that align with community objectives and business goals.

You will negotiate complex development agreements with partners, balancing commercial and community outcomes while guiding internal teams and external consultants through the

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of development management experience.
• Experience procuring, negotiating contracts and coordinating development projects.
• Strong financial, commercial and risk management capability.
• Experience delivering complex property development or urban regeneration projects.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations and development controls affecting infrastructure and construction.

Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities and implement strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Lead project risk identification, management and mitigation activities.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, consultant fees and financial performance.
• Lead negotiation and management of complex development agreements and commercial arrangements.
• Build trusted relationships with development partners and stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Ensure developments respond to market demands, industry trends and best-practice standards.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, technology and quality urban design outcomes.

Skills

Development management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Financial management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Auckland Council's Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) invites an experienced Development Manager to lead major mixed-use developments from inception through delivery. You will identify opportunities, shape strategies, manage risks and drive development plans that align with community objectives and business goals.

You will negotiate complex development agreements with partners, balancing commercial and community outcomes while guiding internal teams and external consultants through the