Commercial Leasing Manager — Auckland Office

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.