Te Haeata/The Opportunity The Ministry is seeking an exceptional commercial property leader to join our National Property Operations team as Manager Commercial Leasing and Support Services.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally significant commercial leasing function that supports critical public services across New Zealand. You will bring strategic oversight, commercial discipline and a whole of portfolio view to help optimise leased property commitments, improve value for money and support long term property planning across the Ministry.

In This Role You Will

- Lead the Ministry's commercial leasing strategy and portfolio optimisation activity across a nationally significant property portfolio.
- Identify opportunities to improve value for money, deliver cost savings, consolidate space, and support long-term portfolio sustainability.
- Provide strategic leadership across commercial leasing, contract management, supplier performance and related support services.
- Develop a clear view of leased property commitments, including current and future requirements, maintenance obligations, risks, costs and sequencing of work.
- Establish and lead a structured work programme for leased buildings that supports proactive planning, prioritisation and informed decision-making.
- Lead complex commercial negotiations and provide high-quality advice on lease, property, financial and portfolio matters.
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, internal stakeholders, government agencies, commercial partners and suppliers.
- Lead, develop and lift capability across the leasing and support services function, embedding clear expectations, accountability and consistent ways of working.
- Strengthen governance, risk, assurance and procurement practices to support transparent, defensible and well-managed property decisions.

Reporting to the Director National Property Operations, you will provide strategic leadership across commercial leasing, contract management and support services, ensuring our property portfolio delivers value for money,



operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability. Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

- Significant senior-level experience in commercial leasing, property management, facilities-related service contracts, or a comparable complex portfolio setting.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience leading complex negotiations, managing supplier performance and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
- Experience managing complex property portfolios, including identifying opportunities for optimisation, cost management and long-term sustainability.
- Proven people leadership experience, including leading leaders or multidisciplinary teams, setting clear expectations and lifting capability.
- Sound understanding of governance, risk, assurance, procurement and public sector accountability requirements.
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to provide credible strategic advice to senior leaders and work effectively across internal and external stakeholders.

You may also bring a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.





This is an opportunity to contribute to outcomes that matter for New Zealand while leading a property portfolio of national significance. You'll join a collaborative leadership team and play a critical role in shaping the future of the Ministry's property footprint, supporting sustainable, efficient and high-performing services for years to come.

The Ministry values diversity, inclusion and the unique perspectives people bring. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We also encourage candidates who have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori and Tikanga Māori, and the ability to apply these perspectives within their leadership approach.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a outstanding place to be. These include:

- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here. With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $149,972 (Step 1) and $193,782 (Max of range) based on skills and experience.”

Tono mai/Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 03 September 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

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