Principal Consultant – Property & Development

Rice & Co; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice & Co in Auckland CBD is seeking a Principal Consultant – Corporate Property & Development to lead strategy and end-to-end recruitment across the built environment.

You’ll own executive relationships with clients in commercial property, real estate investment, construction, and development, and manage complex briefs.

This role offers a base salary, uncapped commission, hybrid WFH options, and a fast-track path to leadership as the practice grows.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Own senior-level client relationships across property and development sectors.

Skills

Senior recruiter

Executive clients

Property

Development

Job description

Principal Consultant – Corporate Property & Development

Location: Auckland CBD

Salary: $130k–$140k base + industry-leading commission structure

One of the most exciting senior recruitment opportunities in 2025 has just landed.

Our client is a powerhouse trans-Tasman brand known for quality, performance, and culture. With deep roots across Australia and New Zealand, they’re now investing in a dedicated practice focused on corporate property, development, and the built environment, and they’re looking for a top-tier recruiter to help shape it from day one.

This is a rare chance to take on a Principal Consultant role with serious scope. You’ll drive strategy, manage end-to-end recruitment processes, and own senior-level relationships with clients across commercial property, real estate investment, construction, and development. From precinct transformations to high-value leasing portfolios, you’ll be at the forefront of a booming sector.

What’s On Offer

• $130k–$145k base salary + market-leading commission uncapped
• Strategic CBD location with mature flexibility WFH options and trust-based outcomes
• Clear and fast-tracked path to leadership, including potential to build your own team
• High-support environment with hands-on directors, marketing, sourcing, and research
• A respected brand with trans-Tasman reach, ready to back your vision
• Autonomy to own your desk and work with purpose

You’ll Be

• An experienced 360 agency recruiter, currently based in NZ
• Confident operating at a senior level, managing executive-level clients and complex briefs
• Commercially astute and outcomes-driven — you know how to run a profitable desk
• Passionate about property, development, or infrastructure or open to specialising in it
• Excited by the opportunity to build something new with high-impact potential