Development Manager

Clarke Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Group, an ambitious New Zealand property development company, seeks a hands-on leader to drive developments from feasibility through to completion. You will own design, costs, programme and market demand, balancing commercial outcomes with project details.

You will assess opportunities, manage budgets and cash-flow, lead consultants, coordinate with authorities and drive delivery across residential and commercial projects in Auckland.

Qualifications

• Proven property development experience across residential and commercial projects.
• Track record of managing developments through multiple stages of the development lifecycle.
• Strong financial and commercial skills, including feasibility modelling and cash-flow forecasting.
• Sound understanding of New Zealand planning, consenting and construction processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and managing external stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate options, negotiate effectively and make clear recommendations.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with ability to manage several projects and competing priorities.
• Relevant qualification in property, construction, engineering, planning or related discipline would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess development opportunities, undertake due diligence and prepare recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain development feasibilities, budgets and cash-flow forecasts.
• Lead design development, balancing market requirements, buildability, quality and financial returns.
• Appoint and manage consultants, ensuring clear scopes, deliverables and accountability.
• Drive consenting processes and coordinate with councils and relevant authorities.
• Establish development programmes, identify critical milestones and proactively manage risks.
• Work with project managers and construction teams on procurement, costs and delivery.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing and leasing teams to align development decisions with purchaser and tenant requirements.
• Monitor project performance and report on financial outcomes, progress and decisions required.
• Oversee completion, handover and settlement or leasing requirements, as applicable.

Skills

Property development

Lifecycle management

Financial modelling

NZ planning processes

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Organisation

Problem solving

Relevant qualification advantage

Education

Related qualification in property/construction/engineering/planning

Job description

Working closely with senior management and project delivery teams, you'll manage developments across the full lifecycle—from assessing opportunities and establishing feasibility through design, consenting, procurement, construction and completion. This is a hands‑on role for someone who understands how design, cost, programme and market demand influence a development's success. You'll take ownership of the detail while keeping the overall commercial outcome in focus.

Key responsibilities

Assess development opportunities, undertake due diligence and prepare recommendations.

Prepare and maintain development feasibilities, budgets and cash‑flow forecasts.

Lead design development, balancing market requirements, buildability, quality and financial returns.

Appoint and manage consultants, ensuring clear scopes, deliverables and accountability.

Drive consenting processes and coordinate with councils and relevant authorities.

Establish development programmes, identify critical milestones and proactively manage risks.

Work with project managers and construction teams on procurement, costs and delivery.

Coordinate with sales, marketing and leasing teams to align development decisions with purchaser and tenant requirements.

Monitor project performance and report clearly on financial outcomes, progress and decisions required.

Oversee completion, handover and settlement or leasing requirements, as applicable.

About you

Proven property development experience across both residential and commercial projects is essential.

A track record of managing developments through multiple stages of the development lifecycle.

Strong financial and commercial skills, including feasibility modelling, cash‑flow forecasting and sensitivity analysis.

A sound understanding of New Zealand planning, consenting and construction processes.

Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and managing external stakeholders.

The ability to evaluate options, negotiate effectively and make clear recommendations.

Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several projects and competing priorities.

A practical approach to solving problems and the confidence to take responsibility for outcomes.

A relevant qualification in property, construction, engineering, planning or a related discipline would be an advantage.

About us

Clarke Group is an ambitious New Zealand property development company with a strong track record in residential housing and a development pipeline across Auckland and Queenstown.

Competitive remuneration reflecting your experience and capability.

The opportunity to influence development decisions and take ownership of outcomes.

A central Auckland office in Viaduct Harbour.

Direct involvement with an ambitious development business where initiative and accountability are valued.

Scope to grow your responsibilities and career within Clarke Group.