NZ Industrial Property & Development Manager

Woolworths Ltd.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sonder support program

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

SalarySacrifice / novated lease

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Auckland, New Zealand, invites a seasoned National Property & Development Manager (Industrial) to lead end-to-end industrial development and asset management initiatives. You will shape strategy, drive major projects, and optimise a diverse portfolio of distribution centres, land holdings, and office spaces, delivering commercially viable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage complex acquisitions, feasibility studies and lease structures, while building strong

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading industrial property developments and asset management.
• Strong understanding of full property life cycle, including site acquisitions and permitting.
• Advanced financial modelling and feasibility analysis skills.
• Commercial acumen in lease documentation and project financing.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with executives.
• Ability to balance multiple high-value projects across diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of industrial development projects worth $2M–$300M, on time and within budget.
• Lead site identification, feasibility studies, and acquisitions to expand Woolworths NZ's network.
• Manage asset performance across distribution centres and land holdings, including renewals.
• Build robust financial models, budgets and investment cases to maximise returns and reduce risk.
• Foster long-term partnerships with landlords, developers, authorities and consultants.
• Collaborate with Operations, Legal and Finance to tailor property solutions.

Skills

Industrial property developments

Asset management

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Project portfolio balance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate/Property/Finance

Job description

Woolworths Group in Auckland, New Zealand, invites a seasoned National Property & Development Manager (Industrial) to lead end-to-end industrial development and asset management initiatives. You will shape strategy, drive major projects, and optimise a diverse portfolio of distribution centres, land holdings, and office spaces, delivering commercially viable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage complex acquisitions, feasibility studies and lease structures, while building strong