Commercial Leasing Manager | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Commercial Leasing Manager is an exciting position within the Property Strategy and 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.

We're looking for an experienced Commercial Lease Manager to join the Ministry and take responsibility for managing our leased property portfolio. You will be negotiating lease terms, managing and negotiating rent reviews and renewals, maintaining lease data, and working closely with landlords, tenants, and internal stakeholders. You'll also contribute to financial oversight and play a key role in ensuring our leased assets are well-managed, compliant, and aligned with the Ministry's strategic goals. 

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• relevant tertiary qualification with 2+ years' experience in commercial property management and leasing or equivalent experience
• proven ability to identify risks and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders throughout the lease lifecycle
• exceptional written and verbal communication skills, combined with a strategic approach to problem-solving and issue resolution
• demonstrated experience in managing client and tenant relationships
• strong background in lease negotiation, administration, and overall lease lifecycle management
• skilled in budget preparation and management, with the capability to conduct detailed financial analysis
• proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word
• experience in using Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) and SharePoint would be highly desirable.

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.

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 $84,562 and $116,273 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 Thursday 22 May; 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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