Commercial Leasing Specialist

4 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Negotiate complex, strategic office accommodation leases on behalf of government agencies.
- Use your substantial experience in commercial leasing, real estate and developing lease negotiation strategies.
- 6 month fixed term, Wellington based position.
- Salary based on experience $154,619 - $213,929 Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:
The Government Property Group is accountable for the strategic leadership of the government’s office accommodation portfolio and provisioning for the centralisation of components of the government’s property function.
A project has been initiated to optimise Wellington government office accommodation and to achieve savings for the Crown. A key component of the project will be the execution of effective commercial lease negotiations, including new leases, lease renewals and exits.
The Commercial Leasing Specialist is a result orientated, strategic, and influential role and is responsible for the implementation of the project by undertaking negotiation with landlords for new leases and changes to lease arrangements on behalf of agencies. The position develops and implements lease negotiation strategies to align with portfolio plans, achieve improved property portfolio performance (e.g. cost savings) for government, and ensure successful execution of leasing initiatives across multiple locations in a timely manner.
The Commercial Leasing Specialist requires a comprehensive understanding of how government office accommodation fits within the property system, as well as a strategic outlook and experience managing a diverse and large number of commercial properties.
MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what might work for both you and us.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
To be successful in this position you will have the following skills and experience:

- Must have 15+ years negotiating complex, detailed leases and managing an extensive property portfolio ideally in the Government sector.
- An existing reputation as a highly credible property negotiator and leader, and strong existing relationships with key players in the commercial property sector.
- Sound and up-to-date understanding of the business of government agencies, and the ability to engage effectively at senior levels to build trust and credibility, problem solve, influence, and gain cooperation.
- Proven experience in leasing management, preferably at a national or regional level, with a solid understanding of leasing principles, real estate markets, and lease negotiations.
- Demonstrated success achieving leasing targets, negotiating large value, complex leases and managing a large portfolio of property, ideally in a central or local government environment.
- Advanced experience leading the scoping, procurement and negotiation of complex commercial leases and leasing transactions including in-depth knowledge of partnering agreements, development agreements, agreements to lease and leases/licences.
- Advanced knowledge of building performance specifications, design, integration and construction delivery processes as these inform commercial negotiations.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal, relationship building and management skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in a range of complex situations.
- Extensive experience in property lease management including managing lease renewals, rent reviews, operating expense audits and related matters.
- Excellent financial and commercial acumen when applied to key property and investment decisions. Sound problem solving, report writing and written communications skills
- Must have legal right to live and work in NZ.

**Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE**:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Māia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, M

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