Principal Property Specialist

Full job description
Auckland Transport (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- Principal Property Specialist

As a Principal Property Specialist you will provide professional in house property advice, project management and lead strategic input into all aspects of property, in particular property acquisition. You'll work on many diverse transformational projects with a wide range of parties and experts in your profession and related disciplines.

This role works closely with other units and divisions within Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and Eke Panuku Development Auckland to ensure property acquisition and disposal programmes are developed and implemented in accordance with statutory provisions.

Key Tasks include:

Provide high level property advice and guidance to support the achievement of project outcomes and the property acquisition needs of Auckland Transport's projects.
Identify scope of potential purchases and land involved with attributes such as: ownership, legal description, tenure, interests of other parties and the like.
Commission and interpret valuation reports for the land involved.
Manage the negotiation of agreements for the sale and purchase of land under the Public Works Act (PWA).
Ko koe tēnei | About you

A tertiary qualification in Property, Law, Business or Valuation
Desired:

Experience within the wider property industry as a subject matter expert (8yrs +)
Experience and knowledge of the Auckland real estate market
Knowledge of the Public Works Act, Local Government Act and Resource Management Act
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At 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:

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 updated 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 lynn.miller@at.govt.nz with any questions.

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