Senior Property Advisor
Website Teaser: Are you a property professional? Join us as a Senior Property Advisor and help deliver Council’s property acquisitions, disposals and commercial leasing portfolio.
- Make a lasting contribution to Selwyn District Council’s property portfolio
- Hybrid working to suit your lifestyle
- Become part of our Council – we support the fastest growing district in NZ!
About the role:
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Property Advisor to play a pivotal role in managing Selwyn District Council’s property transactions and providing expert advice across acquisitions, disposals, commercial leasing, easements, and Reserves and Public Works Act processes.
As part of the Acquisitions, Disposals and Leasing team, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and consultants to deliver high-quality property outcomes that support Council’s strategic plans and community projects.
No two days are the same — you’ll move seamlessly between acquisitions, disposals, commercial leasing, advisory work, and hands-on project support across a diverse range of property activities.
In this role you will:
- Be a trusted advisor, providing clear and practical property advice to internal teams, project partners and external stakeholders.
- Lead and support the investigation, management and disposal of surplus reserve, freehold and commercial Council land.
- Assist with land acquisitions, easements and Public Works Act requirements for infrastructure, roading, walking/cycling and other Council projects.
- Carry out commercial leasing and help manage Council’s commercial, community and grazing licences, as well as rental properties.
- Navigate Reserves Act processes including classifications, revocations and leasing arrangements.
- Provide sound property input into LIMs, PIMs and resource consent applications.
- Work collaboratively with committees, consultants and project teams to progress property transactions and resolve issues.
- Support subdivision projects, marketing and sales activities as needed.
- Keep property data accurate and up to date, working closely with the AMIS team.
- Assist with road stoppings under the Local Government Act and Public Works Act.
- Manage approvals for drone use on Council land.
- Contribute to wider property team administration and lend a hand wherever needed.
About you:
You’re a confident property professional with strong analytical skills and an understanding of the legislative frameworks that underpin local government property work. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple tasks, building strong relationships, and delivering timely, well-reasoned advice.
You will also have:
- Solid experience in land and property management, acquisitions/disposals, commercial leasing, or a property-related legal role.
- Experience working with contractors and consultants.
- Strong digital literacy and confidence with property information systems.
- The ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
What we can offer:
- Great work-life balance with flexibility
- Career coaching and development
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing and volunteer leave
- 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
- 2 weeks paid Partners Leave
- Sick leave from day 1
- Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
- Discounts with local and national businesses
About us:
Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury’s stunning landscape.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave – Think differently · Better together.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
If you’d like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!
Applications close on Seek Sunday 7th Dec.
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