Intermediate or Senior Property Acquisition Consultant

7 days ago

Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Align Limited Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

About Us
Align Limited is a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering infrastructure projects that shape communities across New Zealand. We provide expert services in Crown property advisory, land acquisition and disposal, legalisation, planning, project management, GIS, and landscape architecture. Our clients include central and local government agencies, utility providers, corporates, and private entities. We provide services across roading, rail, housing, gas, electricity, water, education, and recreation sectors nationwide from offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, and Christchurch

The Role
At Align, we're proud to work on projects that make a real difference — from roading and housing to energy and education. Our Hawkes Bay team is growing, and we're looking for a property specialist to help deliver meaningful outcomes across the region and beyond.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced property specialist to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, where your expertise in acquisitions will be valued and expanded. You'll work alongside Crown agencies, councils, and private clients, contributing to high-impact projects.

This Role Will See You Involved In

  • Negotiating property acquisitions for major infrastructure projects under the Public Works Act, Land Act, Reserves Act, and Local Government Acts.
  • Providing strategic property advice and delivering tailored solutions to our clients and landowners.
  • Preparation of reports for clients and Crown agencies, including LINZ
  • Conducting property due diligence, scoping & research, including property strategies and property cost estimations.
  • Leading stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
  • Management of property and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Coordination and engagement with external parties and clients, including Crown agencies, councils, lawyers, valuers, surveyors and real estate agents.
  • Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired and favourable outcomes for all parties.

What You'll Bring
We are looking for an experienced property specialist who has a passion and interest in consultancy and who prides themselves on delivering superior service to clients and property owners.

  • Tertiary qualification in property, law, or a related field or equivalent and relevant industry experience
  • Ideally, you will have 5+ years' property experience relevant to the role
  • Working knowledge and experience with the Public Works Act, Reserves Act, Treaty legislation, Land Act, and Local Government Act is hugely beneficial.
  • Comprehensive understanding and interpretation of complex and technical property legislation
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing abilities
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Project

What We Offer

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Diverse and engaging project work
  • Supportive team culture
  • Support in obtaining Land Information New Zealand accreditation
  • Conference attendance and professional membership support
  • Employee Perks discounts

How To Apply
If you think you have what it takes to hit the ground running in this exciting and varied property role, please apply for this position by submitting a cover letter and CV. Applications for this position close on 5th December 2025; however, it may close earlier if we find the right applicant. For further information, please email and one of our team will be in touch.

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