Queenstown Lakes District Council Looking for Property Asset Manager at Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand Full Time

Employing over 600 people in one of the most stunning locations in the country, Queenstown Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years the QLDC organisation has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.

We’re looking for a Property Asset Manager to join our dedicated and knowledge Property & Infrastructure team. We offer hybrid working practices with the ability to work from home two days per week, benefits including base southern cross health insurance, heavily discounted access to our health and fitness facilities and a genuine commitment to your training and career development.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be overseeing our asset management function, ensuring the portfolio delivers appropriate levels of service. You’ll be responsible for contributing to the development of the portfolio strategy and individual asset strategy initiatives.

The role will involve:

• Developing and managing an overarching Property Portfolio Asset Management Plan
• Developing and managing investment plans for Annual Planning and Long Term Planning
• Ensuring accurate records of assets are maintained for all property assets
• Engaging consultants, contractors, and suppliers to provide services as required
• Managing assigned projects including project management plans, and overseeing procurement and delivery

What you’ll bring to the role

You’ll have worked as an Asset Manager or in a property management environment looking after diverse property types. You’ll have strong communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide variety of stakeholders.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• Experience developing and managing Portfolio and Property Asset Management Plans
• Experience managing multiple assets
• Strong negotiating skills
• A high attention to detail and strong organisational skills

To apply, please head to http://qldc.qjumpers.co.nz/jobs/ and apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. Please direct any questions to Paul Carter, Property Projects – Team Leader, on [email protected]

Applications close: Monday 16th October

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application