Property Leasing Specialist (fixed term/secondment)

• Drive smart leasing decisions that create quality workplaces and support conservation outcomes across Aotearoa

• $96,185.00 - $137,000.00 pro-rata

• Fixed Term/Secondment: 7 months, Wellington location – will consider other locations with a DOC office

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Play a pivotal role in shaping the places that support conservation across Aotearoa.
As Property Leasing Specialist, you’ll sit at the heart of DOC’s leased property portfolio—negotiating smart outcomes, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring our people work in safe, fit-for-purpose environments that enable the protection of nature.

This role supports the effective and efficient management of DOC’s leased commercial and residential property portfolio. You’ll lead lease negotiations, manage relationships with landlords and government partners, and provide trusted specialist advice across the organisation. Working closely with Site Leads, Property and Fleet Operations, senior leaders, and external stakeholders, you’ll help ensure DOC’s leased environments are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with strategic and All-of-Government property objectives.

The position will be focussed on:

• Lead end-to-end lease management including negotiations, renewals, reviews, expiries, and terminations across DOC’s portfolio

• Build and manage strong relationships with landlords, government agencies, and partners, including co-location agreements and MOUs

• Provide specialist lease advice and risk-based insights to internal stakeholders and senior leaders, translating complex information into clear recommendations

• Manage lease financials, datasets, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, budget alignment, and timely issue escalation

• Contribute to continuous improvement, policy development, and strategic planning to strengthen DOC’s property leasing practices

Click here for the Role Description

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• A relevant qualification in property, business, asset management, valuation, or a related field

• Proven experience in corporate or public-sector property lease management, including complex negotiations

• Strong knowledge of property legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the Property Law Act 2007

• Commercial acumen with demonstrated financial planning, budget management, and cost-control skills

• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups

• Confidence working across systems and data, including SAP EAM and Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across regions and disciplines

• A current full driver licence

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $96,185.00 - $137,000.00 pro-rata with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 22 February 2026

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Hope Feldon, [email protected]