Date: 11 Mar 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Help drive strategic, future focused property management
• Work with a range of specialists & stakeholders
• Utilise your residential property expertise in a rewarding environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is committed to making great places Aucklander’s love and administer parks, reserves, and associated community assets. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Residential Property Manager to oversee a regional portfolio of residential properties within Auckland Council’s Parks and Community Facilities asset portfolio.

In this role, you'll be responsible for all aspects of tenancy management, including screening applications, conducting rent appraisals, formalising tenancy agreements, and handling ongoing tenancy administration. You'll facilitate maintenance requests, rent reviews, rent arrears management, property inspections, and other tenancy-related functions. Additionally, you'll provide expert tenancy advice to internal kaimahi and elected members, ensuring compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act and other relevant regulations.

A key focus of this role is to optimise the benefits derived from the Council’s residential property portfolio by maintaining high occupancy rates, efficient tenancy administration, and ensuring a high standard of property management.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You’ll bring solid experience in residential property management, leasing and negotiation – including dispute resolution and familiarity with Tenancy Tribunal processes. You will have a strong understanding of the rental market and legislative requirements and responsibilities in that landscape.

With a knack for relationship management, you’ll be skilled at managing tenants and building strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll enjoy working in a collaborative and flexible team environment, and have a good attitude, resilience, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations.

This role is based in the CBD but requires travel to other parts of the Auckland region, so it is important that you hold a New Zealand driver’s license.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing Auckland Council’s property portfolio while contributing to the wider Parks and Community Facilities strategy.

You’ll be joining a team of diverse, dedicated and respected lease specialists working collaboratively across the region, who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the community and future generations.

If you have experience in property management, tenancy administration, and stakeholder engagement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by cover letter along with your CV.

Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.
Applications close Wednesday, 19th March 2025
This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.