Development Manager | Ngai Tahu Property

Ngai Tahu; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāi Tahu Property seeks a Development Manager to lead property development initiatives from initiation through completion. You will drive opportunities, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to align with Ngāi Tahu Property’s strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, financial acumen, and a values-led approach rooted in Ngāi Tahu culture. Applicants with a tertiary qualification in Property, Valuation, Engineering, or Project Management and at least 5

Qualifications

• Proven ability to initiate, manage and complete property development projects.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
• Financial literacy to manage multiple budgets and projects.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, manage and complete property development projects aligned with Ngāi Tahu Property strategies.
• Source growth opportunities that translate into developments.
• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Financial literacy

Treaty of Waitangi awareness

Ngāi Tahu values

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Property/Valuation/Engineering/Project Management)

Job description

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We are seeking a talented Development Manager to join our Property team.

Established in 1994, Ngāi Tahu Property is one of the largest property developers in Te Waipounamu with a range of successful residential and commercial developments.. As a wholly-owned Business Unit of Ngāi Tahu Holdings, Ngāi Tahu Property contributes to our overall mission to protect and grow the Ngāi Tahu tribal pūtea and Settlement assets for future generations – mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei (for us and our children after us).

The Role

Reporting to the National Development Manager you will be responsible for the initiation, management and completion of property development projects aligned with Ngāi Tahu Property’s medium and long term strategies. In this role you will require strong relationship building and influencing skills with an ability to source growth opportunities that will translate into developments.

We are looking for a talented and driven individual with:

• Highly developed relationship building and influencing skills
• Excellent collaboration skills in a team environment
• Financial literacy and the ability to manage multiple budgets and projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with the Treaty of Waitangi and its application to the work of Te Rūnanga Group
• Affinity for and understanding of Ngāi Tahu values and the ability to role model them
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Valuation, Engineering, Project Management or a related degree is preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience in property development management

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, investing in the professional and cultural development of our kaimahi (employees). You will have a unique opportunity to strengthen your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga. We offer a supportive, dynamic and excellence driven workplace where we embrace diversity and inclusion. As a flexible employer we are happy to discuss options that may work for you and the business to support a work-life balance and the needs of your whānau.