Senior Property Advisor

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves the Waikato District which covers more than 400,000 hectares. The district is rich in natural resources, native bush reserves, productive farmland and stunning west coast beaches. Our head office is based in Ngaaruawaahia, just 10 minutes north of Hamilton, providing an easy commute and a welcoming workplace that supports, challenges and encourages people to thrive. About this role: We have an opportunity for a Senior Property Advisor to join our Strategic Property team. This is an exciting role looking after the acquisition and disposal of Council land, working with landowners, developers, and Council staff to consider Council’s future land needs. The role will work with other senior staff to consider Council’s existing landholdings and ways to maximise returns, whilst also meeting our community needs and Council’s strategic objectives. There is a broad range of projects available. You’ll have the opportunity to use your excellent property experience to develop innovative solutions to complex situations. What will I do? Drive property projects including acquisitions, disposals, developments, legalisation initiatives and due diligence activities. Provide expert property advice and recommendations that support sound decision making and Council objectives. Prepare reports, business cases and briefings outlining property issues, opportunities, risks and options. Collaborate across Council functions including legal, finance, planning, engineering and asset teams to determine options and develop effective solutions to deliver successful outcomes. Lead or support negotiations with landowners, developers, agencies and other stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement across property systems, processes and portfolio management practices. What will I bring? Relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Valuation, Land Economics, Planning, Law, Commerce or a related discipline. Minimum 5 to 6 years' experience across some or all of the disciplines, being; property management, acquisitions, disposals, leasing, asset management or property advisory. Strong understanding of property legislation including the Local Government Act 1974 and 2002, Public Works Act 1981 and Reserves Act 1977. Strong commercial, analytical and report writing skills. Proven ability to build effective relationships with landowners, developers, iwi, consultants, agencies and community stakeholders. Why join our team? This is an exciting role providing scope for you to take ownership of a wide range of projects and drive successful outcomes. Your quick thinking and out of the box ideas are welcome. Council embraces flexible working and values diversity, collaboration and wellbeing. You will join a well-respected team that works on meaningful projects which help shape the future of the Waikato District. Additional Information Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week Applications Close: Monday, 31st of August 2026 at 11:00pm. We may undertake interviews as applications are received. We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes medical, alcohol and drug testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr