Commercial Leasing Manager | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Commercial Leasing Manager is an exciting position within the Property Strategy & Planning team. 

The Ministry of Justice has one of the largest property portfolios in the public sector.  A large proportion of the portfolio is aging with 40% of the buildings being over 50 years old.  In addition, 15 buildings are historically classified, which increases maintenance requirements and operating costs.

Over the next ten years the Ministry intends to significantly invest in bringing its existing property portfolio up to a fit for purpose standard.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the Ministry's leased portfolio. You'll ensure the Ministry's leased premises are cost-effective and sustainable. 

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Relevant industry or technical qualifications and/or certifications.
• Client and tenant relationship experience.
• Well-developed procurement, negotiation and lease management skills.
• Contributing a culture of collaboration and cross functional integration.
• Communicating with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex issues.
• Able to build and maintain a range of effective business relationships within an organisation and a wide network of professional relationships.
• Proven ability to identify risks and propose innovative solutions to ensure optimal property management.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

It is an exciting time to join us. We are leading the transformation of our criminal justice system, helping to tackle New Zealand's high levels of family violence and sexual violence, and improving New Zealanders' access to justice.

The role sits in our Property Strategy & Planning team who are responsible for the development and implementation of medium to long-term property strategies to enable the Ministry to achieve its strategic direction. 

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $83,562 and $107,862 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday 1 December; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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