Property Specialist- 12 mth Fixed Term

Auckland Transport (AT) is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.

We are seeking a Property Specialist 12-month fixed term in the property acquisition team. This team enables the delivery of transformative transport infrastructure.

As a Property Specialist , you will provide professional in-house property advice and project management into all aspects of property, in particular property acquisition. You'll work on many diverse transformational projects with a wide range of parties and experts in your profession and related disciplines.

This role works closely with other units and divisions within Auckland Transport and Auckland Council to ensure property acquisition programmes are developed and implemented in accordance with statutory provisions.

You will ideally have experience delivering acquisition programmes gained within the private or public sector, be highly organised, an experienced communicator and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Manage the negotiation of agreements for the sale and purchase of land under the Public Works Act.
• Prepare acquisition strategies that consider programme, budget and risk.
• Provide high level propertyadvice and guidance to support the achievement of projectoutcomes and the property acquisition needs of AT projects.
• Identify scope of potential purchases and land involved with attributes such as ownership, legal description, tenure, interests of other parties and the like.
• Commission and interpret valuation reports.
• Identify potential risk areas and develop and implement strategies to mitigate these should they become issues.
• Forecasting and budgeting on property acquisitions.
• Maintain accurate and up to date management and information systems.
• Preferably, a tertiary qualification in Property, Law, Business or Valuation or a minimum of 4 years' experience working in a property related industry
• Experience within the wider property industry as a subject matter expert (2 yrs +)
• A strong results orientation and experience within the property industry
• You will ideally have property acquisition experience within the public sector or property development or worked for an organisation involved in property acquisitions for the public sector
• Knowledge of the Public Works Act, Local Government Act and Resource Management Act
• Knowledge of property valuations is highly desirable

At AT, weembraceinclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.

Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer :

AT recognises that you might be perfect for this role even if you don't have all the requirements above.

Come join us in shaping the future of transport in Auckland. Apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements of the role.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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