Property Manager

Wellington City Council; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

The Wellington City Council seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial and community properties. You will manage leases, building maintenance, compliance and asset renewal while collaborating with tenants, contractors and council teams to deliver value and good outcomes for the communities.

You will bring strong negotiation, budgeting and reporting skills, plus a tertiary qualification in property or equivalent experience, and a full driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing a commercial or mixed property portfolio.
• Strong lease management experience including renewals and variations.
• Experience working across facilities management, building maintenance, compliance and asset renewals.
• Understanding of property-related legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting income/expenditure, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own a diverse portfolio of commercial and community properties including leases and licences.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, Council teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage building maintenance, inspections, and asset-related issues across the portfolio.
• Support renewals, capital works, tenant communications and delivery monitoring.
• Contribute to budgets, financial reporting and cost recovery.
• Prepare reports and approval papers for leaders and decision makers.
• Identify opportunities for new leases and support negotiations with tenants.
• Contribute to projects, business cases and planning initiatives.

Skills

Property portfolio management

Lease management

Negotiation

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in property

Job description

The Property Operations & Facilities team is at the heart of keeping Council’s property portfolio safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose. We look after a diverse range of Council properties and facilities, providing the day-to-day oversight that keeps things running smoothly and supports good decisions about our assets now and into the future.

From facilities management and building maintenance through to compliance, workplace services, fleet, utilities and operational performance, the team delivers around 8,000 jobs each year across the property portfolio. It’s a busy and varied environment where the work you do has a direct impact on the places Wellington communities use every day.

This is a varied role where you’ll manage a portfolio of commercial and community properties, including Council-owned properties operated by Council Controlled Organisations. You’ll provide specialist property advice while ensuring our properties are well managed, compliant and delivering good outcomes for Council, tenants and our communities.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

You’ll take ownership of a diverse property portfolio, with responsibilities including:

• Managing commercial and community leases and licences, including negotiations, renewals, variations and rent reviews.
• Building strong relationships with tenants, Council teams, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Managing building maintenance, compliance, inspections and asset-related issues across your portfolio.
• Supporting property renewals and capital works, including tenant communication and monitoring delivery.
• Contributing to property budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, income collection and cost recovery.
• Providing property advice and preparing reports and approval papers for leaders.
• Identifying opportunities for new leases and supporting negotiations with prospective tenants.
• Contributing to projects, business cases, management planning and wider property initiatives.

You’ll be comfortable balancing commercial considerations with Council’s responsibilities as a property owner and landlord, and able to work across both strategic and operational property matters.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | What you'll bring

We’re looking for someone with strong practical property management experience and a good understanding of the wider property lifecycle.

You’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing a commercial or mixed property portfolio.
• Strong lease management experience, including negotiations, renewals, variations, rent reviews and licences.
• Experience working across facilities management, building maintenance, compliance and asset renewals.
• An understanding of property-related legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting income and expenditure, and financial reporting.
• Experience contributing to projects and working with contractors, consultants and tenants.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in property, or equivalent experience, is desirable.
• A full driver's licence.

If you’re an experienced property professional looking for a role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to Wellington’s future, we’d like to hear from you.

Nōuterourou| What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

Applications close 14 October 2026.

All applications must besubmittedonline and must have the current right to live and work in New Zealand.

Pre-employment Checks:

All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction and Drivers Licence check prior to employment.

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our lives, not just through formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and want our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Tautoko mō te Whai Wāhi | Accessibility Support

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support you need to participate in the recruitment process.

Details

Reference number: 53523

Location(s): Wellington CBD

Expertise: Complaints and issues resolution, Property/housing