Head of Property Analytics and Optimisation

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible work environment

KiwiSaver 3.5%

Discounts on attractions

Health & Life Insurance

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Head of Property Analytics and Optimisation to lead the new unit that underpins the council's property decisions for a $70 billion portfolio. You will shape investment plans, provide evidence-based advice to leaders and elected members, and drive cross-functional collaboration to improve planning and community outcomes for 1.8 million Aucklanders.

Reporting to the GM Commercial and Property, this role offers an opportunity to build an evidence engine across property

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior roles across property, asset management, analytics, investment, or strategy.
• Leadership of enterprise-scale planning, analytics, or optimisation programmes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with business case expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Property Analytics and Optimisation unit, providing the technical, commercial and valuation evidence base behind the council's property decisions.
• Develop investment plans aligned with organisational priorities.
• Provide evidence-based advice to leaders, and elected members.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to improve planning and community outcomes.

Job description

Head of Property Analytics and Optimisation

• Shape investment decisions that impact 1.8 million Aucklanders
• Drive property strategy at one of NZ's largest organisations
• Lead strategy for a $70 billion public property and asset portfolio

Auckland Council holds a property asset portfolio valued at $70 billion — one of the largest and most consequential public asset bases in New Zealand. How well the capital is managed has a direct bearing on the council's financial sustainability and on the value Aucklanders receive from the assets they collectively own.

Reporting to the GM Commercial and Property, the Head of Property Analytics and Optimisation will lead a newly created unit — the engine room behind the council's property decisions. Bringing together specialist property data, portfolio strategy, performance and optimisation expertise from across the council group, the unit will hold the technical, commercial and valuation data for the council's entire portfolio, using it to inform robust advice on leasing, investment and disposal decisions.

You will be accountable for executing the departmental Delivery Plan — translating priorities into clear direction for kaimahi and supporting teams to deliver within their agreed scope and resources.If you want your analysis to shape decisions that outlast any single project — and to build the evidence engine behind one of the country's biggest public property portfolios — this is the role for you.

• Lead the Property Analytics and Optimisation unit, providing the technical, commercial and valuation evidence base behind the council's property decisions and identifying the pipeline of property optimisation and disposal opportunities.
• Develop investment plans aligned with organisational priorities.
• Provide evidence-based advice to leaders, and elected members.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to improve planning and community outcomes.

Some key capabilities and experience needed to be successful in this role are:

• Extensive experience in senior roles across property, asset management, analytics, investment, or strategy
• Skilled relationship building skills with a commitment to community outcomes and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-scale planning, analytics, or optimisation programmes
• Proven experience providing advice to executive leadership and elected members in politically sensitive environments
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with business case expertise.
• Strong people leadership experience across multidisciplinary teams

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.8 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Additionally, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week's annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Application close date Monday 26 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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