Property Manager | Parental leave 12 month FTC

ESR Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESR Group in Auckland is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. You will manage a designated portfolio across Auckland, focusing on delivering high service levels to support occupancy and retention.

You will work closely with the Asset Manager, handling day-to-day operations, budgeting, and reporting while building strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders to ensure financial performance and operational

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in industrial and/or commercial property management.
• Tertiary qualifications in property or a related discipline.
• Strong financial capability, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and property reporting.
• Working knowledge of property management systems, with Yardi experience preferred but not essential.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, combined with strong stakeholder and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day property operations, lease administration, rent reviews, recoveries and tenant correspondence across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with tenants and customers, responding to enquiries and supporting retention and occupancy.
• Prepare annual budgets, business plans, monthly forecasts and financial reporting, including commentary on performance and variances.
• Partner with Facilities Managers to maintain building presentation, oversee expenditure and support operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate property and tenancy information in Yardi, including charges, incentives, recovery profiles and reporting data.

Skills

Property management

Tenant relations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Yardi software

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualifications in property or related discipline

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Property Manager to join our Auckland team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. Working closely with the Asset Manager, you will manage a designated portfolio of properties across Auckland. The role has a strong customer focus, building positive tenant relationships and delivering a high level of service to support occupancy and retention.

You will make an impact by:

• Manage day-to-day property operations, lease administration, rent reviews, recoveries and tenant correspondence across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with tenants and customers, responding to enquiries and supporting retention and occupancy.
• Prepare annual budgets, business plans, monthly forecasts and financial reporting, including commentary on performance and variances.
• Partner with Facilities Managers to maintain building presentation, oversee expenditure and support operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate property and tenancy information in Yardi, including charges, incentives, recovery profiles and reporting data.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation in property management, sound commercial acumen and a customer-focused approach, along with:

• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in industrial and/or commercial property management.
• Tertiary qualifications in property or a related discipline.
• Strong financial capability, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and property reporting.
• Working knowledge of property management systems, with Yardi experience preferred but not essential.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, combined with strong stakeholder and customer relationship skills.

Grow with us - Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're stepping into a more senior role or advancing your career, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and guidance to help you thrive.

More about career growth at ESR - https://au.esr.com/careers/

Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do - shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down silos to achieve shared outcomes
• We Think Beyond the Present: We focus on long-term value creation and sustainable growth

At ESR Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience. We actively support equity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you believe you can add value, we would welcome your application.