Job description
Assemble Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Auckland Airport in their search for a seasoned Senior Property Asset Manager to help shape and optimise one of New Zealand’s most diverse and strategically important property portfolios.
Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, connecting travellers, businesses, partners and communities. Alongside its aviation operations, the airport is recognised as one of the country’s largest and most respected property developers and investment real estate managers, with a portfolio spanning industrial, commercial, retail, hotels, ground leases, hangars, amenities and essential infrastructure.
With a precinct of this scale, it is our people - collaborative, committed and passionate - who bring everything together. When you join Auckland Airport, you’re contributing to a business that underpins national prosperity, supports our communities and champions sustainable, long‑term value creation.
About the Role
The Senior Property Asset Manager is a key senior
member of the Property & Commercial team, responsible for delivering high‑quality asset, tenant and portfolio outcomes aligned with Auckland Airport’s strategic objectives and long‑term master planning.
This role oversees a diverse property portfolio and is accountable for optimising asset performance, managing tenant relationships, and ensuring assets are maintained, leased, and operated to market‑leading standards. You will take a long‑horizon approach to value, driving commercial outcomes while ensuring excellent service delivery and strong stakeholder engagement across the airport precinct.
This is a senior, high‑impact position that collaborates closely with Development Managers, Delivery Managers, the Senior Facilities Manager, marketing teams, finance, legal and external industry partners.
Key responsibilities include:
At Auckland Airport, we look for people who reflect our values: Respectful, Collaborative, We Care, Integrity and Exceptional.
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. Today, it is not just a world‑class airport but a major New Zealand business with an important role in shaping our national prosperity.
We care about our people, our partners, our community and our environment. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and where diverse perspectives are valued.
Whiria te tangata – our values weave us together. They guide how we think, act and support one another.
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
Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, connecting travellers, businesses, partners and communities. Alongside its aviation operations, the airport is recognised as one of the country’s largest and most respected property developers and investment real estate managers, with a portfolio spanning industrial, commercial, retail, hotels, ground leases, hangars, amenities and essential infrastructure.
With a precinct of this scale, it is our people - collaborative, committed and passionate - who bring everything together. When you join Auckland Airport, you’re contributing to a business that underpins national prosperity, supports our communities and champions sustainable, long‑term value creation.
About the Role
The Senior Property Asset Manager is a key senior
member of the Property & Commercial team, responsible for delivering high‑quality asset, tenant and portfolio outcomes aligned with Auckland Airport’s strategic objectives and long‑term master planning.
This role oversees a diverse property portfolio and is accountable for optimising asset performance, managing tenant relationships, and ensuring assets are maintained, leased, and operated to market‑leading standards. You will take a long‑horizon approach to value, driving commercial outcomes while ensuring excellent service delivery and strong stakeholder engagement across the airport precinct.
This is a senior, high‑impact position that collaborates closely with Development Managers, Delivery Managers, the Senior Facilities Manager, marketing teams, finance, legal and external industry partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing annual asset plans including lifecycle strategies, budgets, valuations, forecasts and commercial objectives.
- Leading and negotiating all lease activity - new leases, renewals, extensions, rent reviews, variations and tenant retention strategies.
- Delivering comprehensive financial management including portfolio budgeting, arrears management, OPEX and recoveries, quarterly reporting and ensuring value for money.
- Working proactively within the market, engaging with agents, valuers and prospective tenants to secure strong leasing outcomes.
- Building exceptional tenant relationships to understand their short-, medium- and long‑term needs, ensuring a proactive and service‑oriented approach.
- Coordinating closely with property development teams to support new initiatives and protect long‑term asset value.
- Managing and monitoring operating expense budgets, building services contractors and facilities partners to ensure assets are maintained to market expectations.
- Role‑modelling Auckland Airport’s “People First” approach to Health, Safety & Wellbeing, ensuring safe work environments and continuous improvement.
- Contributing to the wider Property division through collaboration, initiative and strengthening processes, systems and professional practice.
At Auckland Airport, we look for people who reflect our values: Respectful, Collaborative, We Care, Integrity and Exceptional.
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- 10+ years’ experience in property asset management across industrial, commercial or retail assets.
- Strong negotiation capability and an excellent understanding of the New Zealand property market.
- Deep knowledge of lease documentation, commercial frameworks and valuation principles.
- A proven ability to build strong tenant relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and confidence managing budgets and financial reporting.
- Experience managing service providers and understanding facilities and maintenance requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally, across all levels of an organisation.
- A proactive, self‑directed, solutions‑focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in property, business or commerce (property membership desirable).
From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. Today, it is not just a world‑class airport but a major New Zealand business with an important role in shaping our national prosperity.
We care about our people, our partners, our community and our environment. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and where diverse perspectives are valued.
Whiria te tangata – our values weave us together. They guide how we think, act and support one another.
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
