If you are ready for a new challenge, want more variety in your work and want to be part of a motivated and growing company, then this role could be for you.
Align delivers infrastructure projects that help to bring places and communities to life. We are a fast-growing and well-respected multi-disciplinary consultancy providing a range of complementary services, including Crown property advisory, land acquisition, disposal, legalisation, planning services and landscape architecture. We help central and local government agencies, utility providers, corporate and private clients across the country from our offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, and Christchurch. Sectors we operate in include roading, rail, housing, gas, electricity, water, education, recreation and more.
Based out of our Newmarket office, you will work across a range of significant infrastructure projects in Auckland and Northland, delivering great project and community outcomes for our clients. You will have great stakeholder relationship and negotiation skills, excellent attention to detail and be a team player willing to contribute to the company and our culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead landowner negotiations for the acquisition of land and property rights under the Public Works Act 1981; for a range of infrastructure projects
- Undertake stakeholder engagement and public consultation exercises
- Property due diligence, property strategies and property cost estimation
- Preparing client and Land Information NZ (LINZ) reports
- Provide advice under the Public Works Act and Local Government Act
- Management of property and multidisciplinary projects
Work as part of a team, be accountable and take responsibility for your contribution to a project delivered by multiple team members.
Skills, Experience and Attributes Required for This Role
- A relevant property, legal or related tertiary qualification
- Ideally 5+ years of property experience relevant to the role
- Public Works Act and/or Local Government Act knowledge
- Ability to build a strong rapport with stakeholders and show empathy
- Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to multi task and keep a cool head under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project
- Ability to problem solve and think creatively to find solutions
- Comprehensive understanding of the property industry and a strong technical understanding of property and relevant legislation;
- Current clean Full Drivers Licence.
For the Right Candidate, We Will Offer
- A flexible work environment
- A company bonus scheme
- Career progression opportunities
- An exciting role with a variety of work
- A supportive office and company culture
- Support and incentives to obtain LINZ accreditation
- Conference attendance and payment of professional membership fees