Job Description

• Lead complex, high-value property acquisitions and disposals
• Provide strategic property advice across Council initiatives
• Drive outcomes that shape spaces for Aucklanders to love

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Property Department has an opportunity for a Senior Property Transaction Advisor within the Property Transactions team.

This role plays a critical part in delivering Auckland Council’s strategic property objectives through the provision of expert in-house advice and leadership across acquisitions, disposals, and related property transactions. You’ll work in partnership with cross-organisational teams to plan, contract, and deliver end-to-end property projects in line with statutory requirements and Council priorities.

Your work will directly support Council’s ability to deliver key infrastructure and community outcomes, ensuring acquisition and disposal programmes are executed effectively and on time.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Leading end-to-end property acquisition and disposal projects
• Negotiating sale and purchase agreements and transaction terms
• Managing consultants, contractors, and specialist advisors
• Providing strategic property advice across Council initiatives
• Monitoring project budgets, risks, and delivery timeframes

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in senior property transaction or advisory roles, with a sound understanding of complex acquisition and disposal processes within a public sector or consultancy environment.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• Managing complex, high-value property acquisitions and disposals
• Applying the Public Works Act and relevant statutory frameworks
• Property valuation methodologies and negotiation strategy
• End-to-end project management and contractor oversight
• Stakeholder engagement across multi-disciplinary environments

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires deep experience in the property transactions space, ideally within a large, complex, or political organisation.

We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Property or Law
• 10+ years’ experience in property acquisitions, disposals, consultancy, or valuation
• Strong knowledge of the Auckland property market and development processes
• Applied knowledge of the Public Works Act, RMA, Local Government Act, and LINZ processes
• Accreditation with a relevant professional body (valuation accreditation desirable)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCrGnm_Fy1RMrhSkvVZaf3GPtZDk3BLd/view-usp=sharing

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close Tuesday 3rd Marc

• Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

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.

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