Property Delivery Manager (Wellington)

• Lead complex commercial and residential projects, including new builds to secure high-value property opportunities
• Drive strategic negotiations and partnerships with developers and key stakeholders
• Permanent role + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

As a Property Delivery Manager, you will be instrumental in driving property acquisitions and divestments within the Market Delivery Team. Your focus will be on converting opportunities into successful projects through robust business cases, strategic negotiations, and effective stakeholder engagement. Youll lead projects to meet deadlines and reporting requirements, while monitoring progress to ensure accurate data capture, milestone compliance, and risk mitigation.

A key aspect of the role involves influencing internal and external parties to resolve delays and keep delivery on track, on time, and within budget. You will also ensure all transactions adhere to internal processes and statutory obligations, including Rights of First Refusal, tax, accounting, and legal requirements. Additionally, youll support the Senior Property Delivery Manager in managing portfolio risk and reporting, and collaborate across K inga Ora business groups to align expectations and outcomes.

While we offer flexible working arrangements, we ask our people to be in the office at least three full days a week to support collaboration and team connection.

Ng pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in property, business, management, or finance, or equivalent experience in the commercial property sector.
• Proven experience in property negotiations and successful transactions across commercial and residential sectors, including new builds.
• Strong background in working with developers and navigating the commercial property market.
• Demonstrated success in business development and stakeholder relationship management, including engagement with Iwi and M ori organisations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to represent the organisation professionally.
• Commercial acumen and financial literacy, with awareness of property market trends, financing options, and government procurement practices.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing risk and compliance effectively.
• Full, current clean New Zealand drivers licence

Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits

As a K inga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

Mo m tou - Our Organisation

At K inga Ora, our mahi sits at the heart of Aotearoas housing system. Every day, we help shape how our customers live today and into the future. Its meaningful mahi, and were transforming how we work so we can deliver even better outcomes.

Our transformation focuses on three things:

• Our future building a high performing organisation that delivers quality housing for generations.
• Our tenants warm, dry, well maintained homes and the right support to help people live well.
• Our people simple processes, modern technology and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.

Guided by our values, we work together, put customers at the centre and continually challenge ourselves to be better.

K inga Ora is a place where people feel valued and supported. Youll find opportunities to grow your skills and build a career youre proud of, with fair pay and flexible ways of working that support both our people and our customers.

O t tou uara - Our values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi Better Together
• Whanake Be Bold

Tuhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected].

Applications close on Friday, 17 July 2026 at 11:55pm.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.