Job Description

SITE ACQUISITION MANAGER – Fixed Term to June 2027/AUCKLAND

About the Company

Tait Systems NZ is a newly established company tasked with constructing and operating a Public Safety Network (PSN). Its primary aim is to enhance the communications capabilities of Emergency Services Agencies by delivering modern and secure communication services, including voice and messaging, while also facilitating improved communication among various emergency service agencies.

We operate as a lean organization, where everyone contributes to ensure we fully deliver projects on time and on budget. Innovation, a can-do attitude, and a relentless drive to improve are at the core of our identity. We seek individuals who thrive in this environment and embrace significant challenges without hesitation. This role offers the chance to be involved in a defining project in the critical communications industry within New Zealand!

About the Role

As a Site Acquisition Manager at Tait Systems, you will play a key role in ensuring sites across New Zealand are acquired on time to meet contractual commitments. Reporting to the Head of Site Acquisition and Stakeholder Engagement, you will manage a portfolio of sites from initial acquisition through to "Right to Build" and beyond.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a group of sites across New Zealand to ensure timely acquisition.
• Negotiating directly with landowners and managing third-party companies to secure site agreements.
• Ensuring all contractual agreements meet Tait Systems and stakeholder requirements.
• Managing sites through consenting and consultation processes, leveraging expert third parties when required
• Collaborating with design, build, transmission, and power teams to identify innovative site solutions.
• Supporting the Head of Site Acquisition in meeting both acquisition and build timelines.
• Monitoring and reporting progress on all assigned projects.
• Contributing to team efforts and assisting colleagues where necessary to ensure smooth project delivery.

About You:

You are a self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Do You have:

• Experience in mobile network site acquisition and project management.
• A solid understanding of lease agreements and resource consent processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously while maintaining high standards
• A collaborative approach, willing to work across teams to achieve results.
• Adaptability and a proactive mindset to solve challenges as they arise.

Apply Now

Be part of a critical national project and help shape New Zealand's Public Safety Network. Apply today! Applications will close Sunday 1st March 2026