Property Acquisitions Team Leader

Align-Limited; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Profit share

Career development

Diverse projects

Supportive culture

NZ accreditation support

Conference & memberships

Résumé du poste

Align is seeking a senior property leader based in our Newmarket office to guide the Auckland property team. You will oversee project delivery, provide strategic property advice, and strengthen client relationships while growing Align's presence across Auckland.

The role requires a relevant property or law qualification, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of the Public Works Act. A collaborative, growth-minded approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Property or Law and related industry experience.
• Leadership or staff management experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of the Public Works Act (1981) and related legislation.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders on development and infrastructure projects.
• Proven property acquisition advisory experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; GIS and mapping tools are helpful.
• NZ residency or citizenship and a full NZ driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Lead and deliver property projects, providing strategic property advice to clients.
• Support an Auckland Property team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and project oversight.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture and staff development.
• Assist with recruitment and growth of the Auckland team and new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Connaissances

Property knowledge

Leadership experience

Public Works Act

Stakeholder engagement

Acquisition advisory

MS Office

GIS understanding

NZ residency

Full driving licence

Formation

Property or Law degree

Outils

MS Project

GIS software

Description du poste

Align delivers infrastructure projects that help bring places and communities to life. We are a fast-growing and well-respected multi-disciplinary consultancy providing a range of complementary services including Crown-accredited property advisory, land acquisition, disposal, legalisation, asset management, planning services and project management. We help central and local government agencies, utility providers and private clients across the country from our offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Hawke’s Bay, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch. Sectors we operate in include roading, rail, housing, gas, electricity, three waters, education, recreation and more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Based in our Newmarket office and working as part of our Upper North Island team, you will take a key leadership role within our Auckland property team. You will work closely with the Regional Manager to support and develop the team, oversee project delivery and help grow our presence across the Auckland region.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will work across a range of property and infrastructure projects for our clients, delivering great project outcomes, strengthening client relationships and enhancing Align's brand and reputation.

Key tasks associated with the role will include:

• Managing and delivering property projects and providing strategic property advice to clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring their needs are met through effective property solutions.
• Supporting and overseeing the Auckland Property team to deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Providing day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to team members, including work management and project oversight.
• Fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and values-driven team culture.
• Supporting staff reviews and the development of your team, including training and mentoring
• Assisting with recruitment and helping the Regional Manager to grow and develop the Auckland team and identify new opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients and prospective clients and key stakeholders.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES

The role will be suited to a current Team Manager or Team Leader, or a senior property professional who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will have excellent time management and attention to detail, a natural ability to build strong relationships, sound property knowledge and, above all, a collaborative approach. We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting others and is committed to contributing positively to both our team and Align's wider culture.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Property or Law, and relevant industry experience in the property sector.
• Leadership or staff management experience would be an advantage, although we are also interested in experienced property professionals looking to take the next step into leadership.
• Good knowledge of the Public Works Act (1981) and other relevant legislation.
• Has experience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders and navigating complex environments associated with development, infrastructure, network utilities and other projects.
• Proven property acquisition advisory, or other relevant property experience.
• Confident using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and MS Project
• Understanding of GIS systems and how they connect with property.
• Full current driving licence and New Zealand residency or citizenship.

Prior experience working on NZ Transport Agency projects, and/or already having or working towards Land Information New Zealand accreditation, would be beneficial, but not essential.

If you are ready for a new challenge, want more variety in your work and want to be a key part of a motivated and growing company, then this role could be for you.

FOR THE RIGHT PERSON, WE WILL OFFER:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Company profit share scheme.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Diverse and engaging project work.
• Supportive team culture.
• Support in obtaining Land Information New Zealand accreditation.
• Conference attendance and professional membership support.

Applications for this position close on 25th October 2026; however, it may close earlier if we find the right applicant.

For further information, [e-mail] and one of our team will be in touch.

Company Overview

Align is a specialist infrastructure focused planning, property, advisory, and project management consultancy with a proud 25 year history. Recognised as one of New Zealand's leading mid sized multidisciplinary consultancies, we provide the expertise and front end project services needed to help deliver infrastructure projects with certainty. Working across the network utility, central and local government, commercial, and energy sectors, we secure the land and property rights, consents, approvals, and stakeholder support that bring projects to life. Our multidisciplinary services include Property Acquisition, Legalisation and Disposal, Strategic Advice, Project Strategy, Route and Site Selection, Strategic Asset Management, Spatial Planning and Growth Scenario Advisory, Project Management, Geospatial Data and Design, and Environmental and Urban Planning. Together, we provide the advice and expertise to help build a better future for New Zealand.