Property Manager - Commercial & Retail

Property Manager - Commercial & Retail

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the University’s commercial and retail lease portfolio, leading the governance, administration and optimisation of a diverse range of leased properties, retail tenancies and commercial occupancies.

Reporting to the Associate Director - Commercial, you will play a key role in maximising portfolio performance, supporting strategic objectives, and ensuring a positive campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead the management of the University’s commercial and retail lease portfolio, including leases, licences and occupancy agreements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with landlords, tenants, operators, property managers, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Manage lease negotiations, renewals, variations and commercial agreements, ensuring favourable outcomes and alignment with University objectives.
• Monitor portfolio performance, maintain accurate lease data, oversee critical lease events and provide commercial reporting and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial value, optimise portfolio performance and support long-term strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legislative, policy and insurance requirements across the portfolio.
• Work collaboratively across Campus Environment, Finance, Risk, Legal and operational teams to deliver effective lease governance and service outcomes.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The salary range is $116,000 to $125,000 per annum depending on your skills and experience.

What we offer

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, guided by a commitment to excellence and service to our communities. With more than 9,000 academic and professional staff, we support a diverse community of over 50,000 students.

Guided by our values, we work collaboratively to advance knowledge, foster equity and inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to New Zealand’s social, cultural, and economic well-being.

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range of staff benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and five weeks of annual leave
• Discounted public Transport for permanent and long-term fixed term staff
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver, matching up to 6.75%
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and flexible hours
• Leading, and inclusive parental leave provisions
• Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discounted insurance, memberships, and on‑site amenities

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz