Senior Property Advisor

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements (up to 2

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a strategic Property Manager to lead the management and protection of its Wellington-region property portfolio, guiding land transactions and property interests. You will work across the organisation to deliver major property projects, establish robust property systems, and support the Land Transfer Programme and long-term water infrastructure goals.

This full-time role requires proactive thinking, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing property transactions and property portfolios.
• Experience using Property Information Management systems.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and protect Tiaki Wai's Wellington-region property portfolio.
• Lead a wide range of property transactions and land-related matters.
• Contribute to robust property systems and processes across the organisation.
• Support the Land Transfer Programme and transition property matters into BAU operations.

Skills

Property transactions

Portfolio management

PIM systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Property Information Management systems

Job description

• Help define and build a key function in this exciting new role in Tiaki Wai
• Take ownership and help drive best-practice property management
• Are you a proactive strategic thinker and problem solver?

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week based in Petone

The remuneration midpoint for this role is $142,138.22 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

You will play a pivotal role in managing and protecting Tiaki Wai's extensive property portfolio across the Wellington region, providing expert advice and leading a wide range of property transactions that support critical water infrastructure and operational programmes. Working across the organisation, you'll help deliver strategic projects, manage land and property interests, and contribute to the establishment of robust property systems and processes that support the long-term success of Tiaki Wai. During this exciting period of organisational growth, you'll also be instrumental in the Land Transfer Programme and the transition of property matters into business-as-usual operations

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Significant experience managing property transactions and property portfolios, including acquisitions, disposals and other land-related matters
• Experience in using Property Information Management systems and be technology savvy
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate competing work programmes

Benefits

At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

About us

Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Applications close: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.