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Lead leasing performance across a national commercial portfolio Take ownership of leasing across a diversified New Zealand portfolio. Auckland-based, commercially driven, with direct impact on occupancy and cash flow. About Stonewood Group Stonewood Group is a privately owned New Zealand property and investment group with a diversified commercial portfolio spanning office, retail, industrial, serviced offices, and hospitality-linked assets. We operate as an owner-operator — meaning decisions are made locally, quickly, and with a strong commercial focus. The Opportunity We’re seeking a commercially sharp Commercial Leasing Manager to lead leasing performance across our NZ portfolio, with a strong focus on reducing vacancy and driving income. This is a high-impact senior role reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. You will also oversee property management delivery and line-manage our in-house Property Manager, giving you end-to-end visibility and control across the tenancy lifecycle. What You’ll Be Doing Leasing & Strategy • Lead and execute leasing strategy across the NZ commercial portfolio • Actively drive leasing of vacant space and maintain a strong pipeline • Negotiate leases, renewals, rent reviews, assignments, and variations (ADLS 6th edition) • Manage external leasing agents and coordinate with legal advisors Property Management Oversight • Line-manage the in-house Property Manager • Oversee delivery via Re-Leased (or similar PMS): arrears, OPEX, compliance, work orders • Define clear roles between leasing and property management Tenant & Income Management • Act as senior commercial contact for tenants • Lead negotiations on incentives, fit-outs, and abatements • Own leasing forecasts and drive occupancy, income, and arrears performance Reporting & Compliance • Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting to leadership • Ensure compliance with key NZ legislation (Property Law Act, Building Act, H&S, etc.) • Maintain BWOF, insurance, and risk registers What You’ll Bring Essential • 7+ years’ NZ commercial property experience • 3+ years in senior leasing or asset management • Strong working knowledge of ADLS Deed of Lease • Experience with Re-Leased, MRI, Yardi, or similar systems • Proven leadership experience • Strong commercial negotiation skills • Financial literacy across rent reviews, OPEX, and returns • Full NZ driver licence and valid work rights Preferred • Relevant tertiary qualification • PINZ or NZIV membership • REA licence • Experience across mixed-use portfolios • Exposure to serviced offices or hospitality assets You’ll be commercially sharp, confident in negotiation, detail-oriented, and motivated by delivering measurable results. What We Offer • Competitive Salary + performance bonus • Laptop, mobile, and phone plan • Ongoing professional development support (REA, PINZ/NZIV) • Auckland-based role with portfolio site visits How to Apply Apply via our BambooHR careers page using the link provided in this listing. Applications will be reviewed as they are received — early applications are encouraged. Stonewood Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.