Real Estate/Property Director Job ID 193728 Posted 23-Apr-2025 Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s) Auckland - Auckland - New Zealand, Wellington - Wellington - New Zealand Location : Auckland or Wellington CBRE is seeking a highly skilled Alliance Director to join our team, partnering with a prominent client in the financial sector. In this pivotal leadership role, you will provide strategic oversight across the client's New Zealand real estate portfolio-encompassing asset management, lease and property services, and workplace operations. You will ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality outcomes while building enduring client relationships and driving commercial success.

Key Responsibilities - Define and execute the strategic real estate vision for the client's portfolio, aligning with broader business goals. - Provide national leadership across all property and real estate service lines, including Lease Management, Property Management, and Workplace Experience. - Serve as the client's trusted advisor, acting as the senior point of contact and ensuring strategic alignment between CBRE and client stakeholders.

- Lead commercial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability across the account. - Manage and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. - Oversee landlord and tenant engagements, proactively resolving matters to support long-term portfolio performance.

- Identify and drive portfolio-wide improvement initiatives across real estate operations and service delivery. - Integrate service delivery across multiple locations, functions, and suppliers to ensure consistent operational excellence. - Uphold best-in-class standards for health, safety, compliance, and quality across all sites.

Qualifications - Professional qualification with 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, property management, or related fields. - Extensive leadership experience in real estate strategy, portfolio oversight, or facilities management within corporate environments (preferably financial services). - Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a track record of managing budgets and delivering value through property services.

- Deep understanding of lease administration systems, real estate contracts, and market dynamics. - Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing, and negotiation skills. - High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

- Willingness to travel within New Zealand; valid driver's license required. Health, Safety & Governance Responsibilities - Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ): Championing a strong safety culture across all sites, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and client-specific requirements. - Business Continuity & Risk Management: Developing and maintaining robust continuity plans, identifying operatio.