Job description
Assemble Recruitment is partnering with a well-capitalised real estate investment and development group to appoint an Associate into a broad, hands-on role supporting property operations, asset management, and development activity.
This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to join a small, high-calibre team working on a significant landmark project in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter, with exposure across commercial leasing, asset management, investment support, and business operations.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership, supporting day-to-day operations while gaining visibility across development, leasing, investment, and stakeholder management. With a lean team structure, the role offers real scope to grow based on initiative and capability.
The position would suit someone early in their career who is highly organised, commercially curious, and keen to get involved across multiple aspects of a real estate business.
Key Responsibilities
We are open on background, but you’ll likely bring:
To learn more or request the full position description, please contact:
Matt Webster
Manager – Commercial Real Estate
Assemble Recruitment
�� 027 274 6829
�� mattw@assemblerecruit.com
This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to join a small, high-calibre team working on a significant landmark project in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter, with exposure across commercial leasing, asset management, investment support, and business operations.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership, supporting day-to-day operations while gaining visibility across development, leasing, investment, and stakeholder management. With a lean team structure, the role offers real scope to grow based on initiative and capability.
The position would suit someone early in their career who is highly organised, commercially curious, and keen to get involved across multiple aspects of a real estate business.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting asset management activities including tenant liaison, facilities coordination, and lease administration
- Assisting with leasing activities for new developments, including coordinating RFIs/RFPs and consultant inputs
- Preparing board packs, meeting minutes, and investor communications
- Coordinating invoicing, payment approvals, and financial administration
- Maintaining project trackers, cost schedules, and document management systems
- Assisting with investment committee materials, feasibilities, and market research
- Acting as a key contact point for consultants, advisers, and service providers
- Supporting branding and marketing initiatives
- General business and operational support in a small, fast-moving team
We are open on background, but you’ll likely bring:
- 2–4 years’ experience in professional services, property, finance, operations, or executive support
- Exceptional organisation skills and strong attention to detail
- A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Genuine interest in commercial property, development, or investment
- Comfort working in a small team where scope is broad and initiative is valued
- Salary of $80,000–$90,000 + KiwiSaver
- Exposure to high-quality commercial property and development projects
- Direct access to senior decision-makers
- A hands-on, varied role with scope to grow
- The chance to be part of a genuinely interesting business at an early stage
To learn more or request the full position description, please contact:
Matt Webster
Manager – Commercial Real Estate
Assemble Recruitment
�� 027 274 6829
�� mattw@assemblerecruit.com
