Property Officer

Join us at New Plymouth District Council

Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is dedicated to serving our community and enhancing the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit here. We are guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to fostering partnerships that respect and celebrate our district's rich cultural heritage. Through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we aim to deliver exceptional services and initiatives that support our vision of building a thriving, connected, and future-focused district. At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity, and progress.

The opportunity - Te āheinga

New Plymouth District Council is seeking a dedicated and goal-oriented Property Officer to join our Operational Excellence team. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging both externally and within Council to manage and administer assigned assets within the Council's lease and land asset portfolio. Additionally, you will undertake the acquisition and disposal of land, property rights, and road legalisation on behalf of the Council in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• To negotiate and prepare agreements for Council owned and administered land, buildings and reserves
• To negotiate and prepare leases and licences for Council as a tenant
• Undertake all renewals and rent reviews in a timely manner and as required by occupancy/lease documents
• Liaise, engage and consider views of the community and mana whenua as appropriate
• Resolve property and tenancy disputes
• To prepare tender documents and manage tender processes for leased properties
• Ensure that asset registers, property jobs database and property management systems are maintained and up to date and contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of systems and procedures for the effective management of leases, licences and land assets
• Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation
• Undertake acquisition and disposal (including Statutory Land Management actions) of Council owned and administered property interests in a timely manner (including esplanade strip agreements, easements and encumbrances)

Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Land Sales and Acquisitions
• Entry Agreements
• Commercial and Community Leases and Licences
• Easements
• Encumbrances
• Perpetual Leases on reserve land
• Airspace Leases
• Deeds of Grant
• Encroachment Licences
• Mobile Trading
• Grazing Licences
• Carpark Licences
• Fleet

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Property, Law, Commerce or related land economy discipline (or recent relevant experience in one of these fields)
• Relevant experience in a property or similar type role
• Knowledge of land transfer, legalisation, gazetting procedures and statutory land management processes
• Experience in negotiation of easement routes and land purchases
• Knowledge of local government property environment helpful but not essential
• Attention to detail and ensuring information is complete and accurate
• Ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others
• Ability to write and present reports and agreements which are clear, concise, and well researched

What we offer - Ngā ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff. This includes:

• Solid career pathways
• Learning and development opportunities
• Personal and professional growth
• 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition

You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with a salary of between $81,545 and $87,887. We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

Applications close on Sunday, 4 May 2025.

(We would be honoured if you apply)

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity. Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.