• Work with one of New Zealand's largest developers
• Huge opportunity for career development with Metlifecare's growing pipeline of development.
• Competitive Salary and Bonus structure

Metlifecare Development Programme

Our development team is delivering on a programme of work across New Zealand, our development pipeline is providing geographic diversification, and expanding our aged care offering, all underpinned by ambitious ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) targets.

Having recently completed Green Star 6 design rating care buildings, our developments are the leading edge of sustainable design innovation in the retirement industry.

About the role

We are seeking a high performing and experienced Development Manager to manage new development or regeneration projects, with the potential to support the acquisitions team. Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, you will be part of a driven team looking to regenerate and expand our property portfolio. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assemble project teams and secure competitive fee proposals for each development project including briefing all consultants and ensuring that all developments fully comply with all relevant NZ Standards and Codes of practice and meet the requirements of the RVA Code of Practice.
• Managing master planning and design processes to ensure performance specifications are met.
• Managing budgeted costs, which means procuring, negotiating, documenting and managing construction contracts and consultancy agreements as required.
• Enable, facilitate and support the development concept creation, and secure relevant briefs and sign offs from all relevant internal managers.
• Liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders on crucial aspects of projects including Village, Operations, and Support Office team.
• Ensure all development proposals comply with the project parameters agreed with the Operations, Sales and Clinical teams and also comply with Standard Specifications as outlined in the Metlifecare Development Process Manual.

About you

You will be an experienced Development Manager with commercial property development / project management experience who can hit the ground running with drive and direction. Things that will support your application:

• A degree qualification in Property, Architecture, Project Management and Construction, Engineering or a related discipline such as Valuation.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory framework around project development including the Resource Management Act, Building Act, Construction Contracts Act and Building code.
• Involvement in master planning and experience with managing design processes in accordance with NZCIC guidelines.
• Demonstrable experience in achieving resource consent, building consent and Code Compliance Certificates for medium to large scale projects.
• Demonstrable experience procuring and managing construction for medium to large scale projects.

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff. 

Some of our Benefits!

• 3 paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
• Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists
• Education, Development and Training Support

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

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Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.