Leasing Consultant

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Looking for a property role with variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a real impact?

The Leasing Consultancy Team sits within Christchurch City Council's Facilities & Property Unit, managing a diverse portfolio of more than 1,600 leases and licences. Working across commercial, community and recreational properties, the team provides specialist advice and helps ensure Council's property assets deliver value for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As a Leasing Consultant, you'll play a key role in managing Council's diverse property portfolio, negotiating agreements, providing expert advice and building strong relationships with stakeholders across the city.

In This Role, You'll

• Manage and negotiate leases, licences and property agreements, including renewals, rent reviews and terminations.
• Provide specialist property advice and identify opportunities to maximise the value of Council assets.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, landlords, community organisations and property professionals.
• Resolve complex leasing matters and negotiate practical, positive outcomes.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support Council and Community Board decisions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies while improving leasing processes.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You'll be a confident property professional who enjoys variety, building relationships and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.

You'll Bring

• A property-related degree or equivalent professional qualification, with at least five years' relevant industry experience.
• Membership of a recognised professional property organisation, such as the Property Institute, NZ Institute of Valuers or REINZ.
• Proven experience in property management, lease consultancy or negotiations, with knowledge of valuation principles and land tenure.
• Sound knowledge of relevant NZ legislation, including the Local Government Act, Reserves Act, Public Works Act and Residential Tenancies Act.
• Strong communication, consultation and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build relationships and provide professional advice.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, along with sound judgement and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

A full NZ driver's licence is required.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You're Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

• Hours of work - 40 Hours per week
• Position - Permanent-Full time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street.
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $99,122 to $110,136 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 30 October 11:55PM

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.