Senior Strategic Advisor - Property

Overview

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team. We strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace. To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here. Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic property and development projects, providing legal advice and helping guide decision-making from start to finish.
• Draft and review legal documents for property transactions, including leases, licences, easements, and sale and purchase agreements.
• Support land acquisition processes, including identifying suitable land for Council-led initiatives and managing legal aspects of purchase and negotiation.
• Advise on property investment and development options, helping Council assess risks, opportunities, and long-term planning needs.
• Ensure projects are well scoped and resourced, with clear legal input into budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage legal risk and ensure compliance, making sure all property-related activities align with relevant laws, regulations, and Council policies.
• Collaborate across teams, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support Council’s strategic goals.

What you’ll need to succeed

About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team. We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace. To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities. You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Phil Kai Fong at .

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Thursday 18th September.

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

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