Leasing Coordinator at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Ministry of Justice provides essential services that underpin New Zealand's legal system. Our work directly impacts the lives of New Zealanders, ensuring that the courts, tribunals, and justice services operate effectively. We are committed to creating safe, accessible, and efficient spaces for everyone who interacts with our facilities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Leasing Coordinator to support the Ministry property needs and requirements across our leased building portfolio.

In this role, you will: 

• coordinate lease management activities, including renewals, rent reviews, and lease negotiations, ensuring compliance with Ministry policies and relevant legislation

• maintain strong relationships with external landlords, tenants, and property managers, ensuring leases are administered efficiently and any issues are resolved promptly

• prepare and maintain accurate records and reports on lease arrangements, upcoming milestones, and financial obligations

• collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including judiciary and other Ministry teams, to ensure alignment with operational objectives

• provide administrative support to the team as directed.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To be successful in the role you will have:

• proven experience in administration or property management, within the public sector or a large multi-site organisation
• outstanding time management, planning and organisational skills
• knowledge or experience in contract management, preferably in leasing, property management, or real estate
• outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
• knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance requirements
• an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

You will be joining a dynamic Property team improving the quality of our existing property portfolio.  We communicate with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex issues, and we strive to build and maintain a range of effective business relationships within the organisation and across a wide network of professional suppliers.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $59,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Monday 8 December; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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