Property Services Team Leader

Auckland Transport; Kumeu; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority in Auckland seeks a Property Services Team Leader to guide a team in providing essential property services. The role demands extensive property management experience and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will ensure top-notch customer service while achieving statutory goals. This permanent position includes professional development, public transport discounts, and supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Investment in professional development

25% discount on public transport

Paid parental and partner leave

Study assistance and wellbeing benefits

Professional memberships

Access to community groups

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in property.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Experience working in a front-facing customer role.
• Expert understanding of property legislation and documentation.
• Desirable experience in the public sector or complex political environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 7-8 to provide property advice.
• Ensure timely processing of lease and license applications.
• Review leases, licenses, and legal documents.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Understanding of property legislation

Experience in complex environments

Job description

We\'re looking for a Property Services Team Leader to join our Acquisitions and Property Services Team.

This permanent role offers the chance to contribute to AT\'s strategic goals and make a meaningful difference in how Auckland moves.

This role will lead, motivate and empower a team of 7-8 direct reports to provide statutory/land use advice and property services in relation to transport assets.

The role will also assist the team with processing applications relating to the road corridor, including road stopping and disposal, leasing and licensing and building line restriction removal.

Key Tasks will include:

• Leading the team to ensure excellent customer service and timely, quality property advice for Auckland Transport\'s internal and external customers.
• Leading and assisting the team to ensure that lease and licence, building line restriction cancellation, removal of limitations as to parcels and road stopping applications are processed, and invoiced, in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensuring all land is legalised on completion of AT projects.
• Reviewing leases and licences and other land related legal documents

As a seasoned professional, you\'ll bring experience working in large-scale, performance-driven environments. You\'ll also bring:

• 7- 10 years\' experience in property.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Experience working in a front facing customer role or where regular interactions with customers are required.
• Expert understanding of property legislation and documentation including leases and licences.
• An understanding of local government legislation
• Desirable to have experience working in the public sector or in a complex political environment.

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We\'re proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn\'t just encouraged—it\'s embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect: Manaakitanga - we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga - we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga - we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga - we strive to be better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

• Investment in your professional development
• 25% discount on public transport across Auckland
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance and wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• Access to AT Connect groups like Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and more

Come help shape the future of transport in Auckland. Apply today with your CV and cover letter.Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.