Group Manager Property Planning and Place

Job title: Group Manager Property Planning and Place

Company: Auckland Transport


Job description: AT is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland’s exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we’re creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better – from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.Te Whiwhinga mahi – The Opportunity – GM Property Planning and PlaceThis role leads the Property, Planning and Place Group, within the Infrastructure and Place Division. The role is part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure and Place.The purpose of this role is to manage Auckland Transport’s (AT’s) $8.3 billion land and property portfolio, regulatory consents, land acquisition and engagement with property developers to enable delivery of the Auckland transport system, optimise the return to AT, and maximise the utilisation of land adjacent to transport investments.This includes ensuring the provision of strategic property and planning advice, obtaining of regulatory consents (designations, resource consents, etc.), delivery of a significant property acquisition programme meeting statutory processes and responsibilities, disposal of surplus property and optimisation of land for future transport and urban land use development around transport hubs.Key Tasks will include:

• Lead transport related land use integration / placemaking / property development strategy for AT within the existing real estate inventory, or as part of the capital programmes and projects and through partnering collaborations with external parties.
• Oversee and direct the management of AT’s real estate inventory, to ensure commercial return and availability for project and transport use.
• Oversee and direct the acquisition and disposal of multi-million-dollar property to facilitate AT’s transport and project delivery requirements, while optimizing the existing real estate inventory.
• Maintaining effective networks and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging with Councilor and Local Board elected members.
• Lead the optimisation and disposal of surplus land and property assets, including consideration of optimisation of land and property for future transport use and/or urban development potential.
• Lead negotiator for property deals, public works land acquisitions, land settlements and land disputes mediations.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

• A tertiary degree qualification in law, property, business or equivalent/related discipline.
• Preferred postgraduate qualification in law, property, business or management.
• Professional membership in industry association.

• Ideally 15 years corporate property experience for a large public or private sector organisation in a leadership role.
• Ideally a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a strategic property development capacity.
• Experience with negotiation of public/private property development agreements
• Experience in managing a large team of property and planning professionals to deliver large and complex programmes of work.

Ko mātou tēnei | Our OrganisationAt AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words – they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga – We care, Tiakitanga – Safe with us, Whanaungatanga – We connect, Auahatanga – Better, bolder, together.In addition, we also offer:

• 25% discount on public transport services across Auckland
• Investment in your professional development and training
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland – apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter.Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.Please contact Lynn Miller on with any questions.#LI-LM1Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Yes Auckland Transport is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so, as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children. This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Auckland Transport is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so, as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children. This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

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Location: Auckland

Job date: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:28:23 GMT

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