Lease Specialist

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Te Tūranga | About the role

As a Lease Specialist, you’ll support, manage and advise on a portfolio of property agreements that help deliver better outcomes for our community. You’ll make sure leases or rental agreements are accurate, compliant, and aligned with legislation, Council’s strategies and long-term plans.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy relationship management, problem-solving and want to grow your career in property within a large, values-driven organisation.

• Work across a diverse portfolio of commercial and community leases and residential properties
• Prepare, negotiate, vary, renew and terminate leases and other property agreements
• Build strong relationships with tenants, stakeholders and teams across Council
• Contribute to process improvements and long-term planning for our property portfolio

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in property, law, business, project management or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ experience in property management or legal administration, including lease project management and administration
• Strong understanding of lease management, relevant legislation (including the Reserves Act) and negotiation
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A proactive approach and growth mindset, with a willingness to seek guidance and keep learning
• Confidence with technology and systems, especially SAP and Excel
• Residential property management experience would be advantageous, especially if you’ve managed mixed portfolios or worked directly with tenants and asset records

This role would suit someone already in commercial property, or someone with solid residential experience who’s ready to step into a more complex, portfolio-based environment.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | 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.

Te Tukanga | 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 Rich Graham at rich.graham@tauranga.govt.nz

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 Monday 9th February.

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 recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Lease Specialist