Job description
Mainland Capital (Mainland), established in 2010, is a leading specialist funds management and investment firm within New Zealand’s commercial property sector. With a proven track record and an exceptional team of professionals with both local and international expertise, Mainland has grown into one of New Zealand’s most compelling real estate funds management businesses.
With continued expansion across hotel, healthcare, office, and self‑storage sectors, Mainland is seeking a high‑performing Asset Manager to join its dynamic team and play a key role in driving portfolio performance and delivering outstanding investor returns.
Reporting to the Head of Funds Management, the Asset Manager will take responsibility for multiple fund platforms, setting strategic business plans for all assets to maximise revenue, enhance value, and strengthen long‑term investment outcomes.
The Opportunity
As an Asset Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial property assets managed by Mainland Capital Investment Management (MCIM). Your focus will be on implementing asset strategies, optimising performance, and ensuring each asset aligns with the long‑term vision of the respective fund.
Location: Christchurch
About You
We are seeking an experienced property professional with:
Asset Management
We’re a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial investment manager with a track record of delivering strong results. You’ll join a collaborative team passionate about creating value and delivering exceptional outcomes for investors. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, drive performance, and contribute to a high‑growth fund management platform.
Register Your Interest
To learn more or request a full position description, please apply via the link above, or for a confidential discussion please contact:
Matt Webster – Assemble Recruitment
�� 027 274 6829
With continued expansion across hotel, healthcare, office, and self‑storage sectors, Mainland is seeking a high‑performing Asset Manager to join its dynamic team and play a key role in driving portfolio performance and delivering outstanding investor returns.
Reporting to the Head of Funds Management, the Asset Manager will take responsibility for multiple fund platforms, setting strategic business plans for all assets to maximise revenue, enhance value, and strengthen long‑term investment outcomes.
The Opportunity
As an Asset Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial property assets managed by Mainland Capital Investment Management (MCIM). Your focus will be on implementing asset strategies, optimising performance, and ensuring each asset aligns with the long‑term vision of the respective fund.
Location: Christchurch
About You
We are seeking an experienced property professional with:
- 7+ years’ experience in asset management, in New Zealand or internationally
- Experience managing medical and/or office developments
- Prior work on the client side for a fund manager or investment vehicle
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Strong financial and analytical capability, particularly in Excel
- Experience in capital projects, refurbishments, or development initiatives
- Demonstrated commercial negotiation skills
- A passion for value creation, investor performance, and entrepreneurial thinking
- Ability to operate with autonomy
- Proven success in identifying and developing new business opportunities
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Asset Management
- Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and implement strategic plans that drive sustainable performance across the asset portfolio
- Lead leasing strategies and manage external agents, facilities managers, accountants, and legal advisors
- Prepare and oversee income and expenditure budgets, including forecasting and performance management
- Participate in acquisition due diligence
- Identify opportunities to enhance value and mitigate risk
- Produce and present high‑quality reporting for internal teams and external investors
- Ensure capital and operational projects meet strategic objectives, budget limits, and delivery timelines
- Manage refurbishment, strengthening, repositioning, and other asset improvement projects
- Work independently to maximise project value and deliver strong financial outcomes
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, builders, and other specialists to ensure quality delivery
- Apply feasibility analysis and cashflow modelling to support decision‑making
- Report on acquisitions, project progress, and consultant performance
- Provide monthly updates to the Audit and Compliance Committee and independent boards on asset performance
- Provide quarterly fund reports to investors
We’re a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial investment manager with a track record of delivering strong results. You’ll join a collaborative team passionate about creating value and delivering exceptional outcomes for investors. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, drive performance, and contribute to a high‑growth fund management platform.
Register Your Interest
To learn more or request a full position description, please apply via the link above, or for a confidential discussion please contact:
Matt Webster – Assemble Recruitment
�� 027 274 6829
