Development Manager

• Experienced development manager opportunity
• Lead & manage a major portfolio of projects via development agreements
• Excellent opportunity to shape the landscape of Tamaki Makaurau

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Help shape Auckland's future through transformational urban development. The Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) are passionate about making Tāmaki Makaurau a great place to live and work.

AUDO focuses on delivering urban regeneration projects that shape both the landscape and the communities we serve on behalf of Auckland Council. With a diverse portfolio that includes some of the region's most significant projects across the city centre and waterfront, this is an opportunity to work on developments that will leave a lasting legacy for Auckland.

As a Development Manager, you'll lead complex mixed-use developments from inception through to delivery. Working across a portfolio of projects, you'll be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategies, managing risks and ensuring projects are delivered in line with development plans, business objectives and community outcomes.

A key component of the role is working with development partners to negotiate and manage complex development agreements, ensuring commercial, strategic and community outcomes are achieved.

Success in this role requires the ability to balance commercial outcomes with innovative, future-focused thinking. You'll work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, consultants, contractors and development partners, providing strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Day-to-day you could expect to:

- Seek out opportunities and implement strategies that support successful project delivery.

- Lead project risk identification, management and mitigation activities.

- Manage project budgets, forecasts, consultant fees and financial performance.

- Lead the negotiation and management of complex development agreements and commercial arrangements.

- Build trusted relationships with development partners and internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes.

- Ensure developments respond to market demands, industry trends and best-practice standards.

- Champion innovation, sustainability, technology and quality urban design outcomes.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team delivering some of Auckland's most significant urban regeneration projects while helping shape the future of our city. You'll work alongside passionate and experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your contribution will have a visible and lasting impact.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You'll be an experienced development professional with a proven track record delivering complex property development, urban regeneration or mixed-use projects from end-to-end.

We're looking for someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. You'll be equally comfortable negotiating commercial agreements, presenting to senior stakeholders and working collaboratively with project teams to deliver successful outcomes.

You will bring credibility when dealing with private sector developers and development partners, and be comfortable working across legal, planning, engineering and commercial disciplines to achieve successful outcomes.

To be successful, you'll bring:

- At least 5 years' development management experience with a reputable developer, property organisation or related institution within the New Zealand market.

- Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract negotiation, project management and coordinating development projects through the full lifecycle.

- Strong financial, commercial and risk management capability.

- Demonstrated experience delivering complex property development, urban regeneration or major development projects.

- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, engineering codes and development controls affecting infrastructure and construction projects.

- Experience negotiating and managing complex development agreements, commercial contracts or similar arrangements.

- A relevant tertiary qualification.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

As part of our organisation, you’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: benefits

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

View the position description here
Application close date: Wednesday 14th October

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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