Property Delivery Manager

Lead complex commercial and residential projects, including new builds to secure high-value property opportunities Drive strategic negotiations and partnerships with developers and key stakeholders Permanent role, salary $132,727 + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity As a Property Delivery Manager, you will be instrumental in driving property acquisitions and divestments within the Market Delivery Team.

Your focus will be on converting opportunities into successful projects through robust business cases, strategic negotiations, and effective stakeholder engagement.

You'll lead projects to meet deadlines and reporting requirements, while monitoring progress to ensure accurate data capture, milestone compliance, and risk mitigation.

A key aspect of the role involves influencing internal and external parties to resolve delays and keep delivery on track, on time, and within budget.

You will also ensure all transactions adhere to internal processes and statutory obligations, including Rights of First Refusal, tax, accounting, and legal requirements.

Additionally, you'll support the Senior Property Delivery Manager in managing portfolio risk and reporting, and collaborate across Kainga Ora business groups to align expectations and outcomes.

While we offer flexible working arrangements, we ask our people to be in the office at least three full days a week to support collaboration and team connection.

Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring You will bring : Tertiary qualification in property, business, management, or finance, or equivalent experience in the commercial property sector.

Proven experience in property negotiations and successful transactions across commercial and residential sectors, including new builds.

Strong background in working with developers and navigating the commercial property market.

Demonstrated success in business development and stakeholder relationship management, including engagement with Iwi and Maori organisations.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to represent the organisation professionally.

Commercial acumen and financial literacy, with awareness of property market trends, financing options, and government procurement practices.

Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing risk and compliance effectively.

Full, current clean New Zealand driver's licence Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.

These benefits are described in more detail here As a Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.

We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

Mo matou - Our Organisation At Kainga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kainga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.

That includes being a trusted partner for Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

O tatou uara - Our values Our values were developed by us, for us.

They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

Our values are : Manaakitanga – People at the Heart Mahi Tahi – Better Together Whanake – Be Bold