Manager - Property Acquisitions And Sales

KiwiRail Ltd

Wellington, New Zealand
On-site
Public works act expertise
Crown land management
Complex stakeholder environments
The Manager – Property Acquisitions and Sales plays a critical leadership role in enabling KiwiRail’s transformation by ensuring KiwiRail’s land portfolio supports network growth, project delivery and long‑term commercial outcomes

Job Summary

  • The Manager – Property Acquisitions and Sales plays a critical leadership role in enabling KiwiRail’s transformation by ensuring KiwiRail’s land portfolio supports network growth, project delivery and long‑term commercial outcomes.
  • You will lead the strategic and operational management of KiwiRail’s property acquisition and disposal activities, providing expert advice on Public Works Act processes, Crown land management, and Treaty settlement obligations.
  • Opportunity to lead property strategy for nationally significant rail infrastructure projects in a permanent senior leadership role with real influence and impact.

Matching Summary

The Manager – Property Acquisitions and Sales plays a critical leadership role in enabling KiwiRail’s transformation by ensuring KiwiRail’s land portfolio supports network growth, project delivery and long‑term commercial outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Public Works Act expertise
  • Crown land management
  • Complex stakeholder environments
  • Property acquisition and disposal
  • Lead specialist property team

Nice-to-have

  • Solution-focused mindset
  • Balance competing priorities
  • Values-driven organisation
  • Work-life balance support

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in complex land acquisition
  • Strong knowledge of Crown land legislation
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Recognised legal or property qualification

Work Rights

New Zealand residency or citizenship required

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