Development Manager | Ngāi Tahu Property

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Christchurch

Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Closes: Sept 13, 2026

Description

Permanent, Full Time

Ōtautahi / Christchurch

Kia hiwa rā!

We are seeking a talented Development Manager to join our Property team.

Established in 1994, Ngāi Tahu Property is one of the largest property developers in Te Waipounamu with a range of successful residential and commercial developments.. As a wholly-owned Business Unit of Ngāi Tahu Holdings, Ngāi Tahu Property contributes to our overall mission to protect and grow the Ngāi Tahu tribal pūtea and Settlement assets for future generations – mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei (for us and our children after us).

The Role

Reporting to the National Development Manager you will be responsible for the initiation, management and completion of property development projects aligned with Ngāi Tahu Property’s medium and long term strategies. In this role you will require strong relationship building and influencing skills with an ability to source growth opportunities that will translate into developments.

We are looking for a talented and driven individual with:

  • Highly developed relationship building and influencing skills
  • Well developed commercial acumen
  • Excellent collaboration skills in a team environment
  • Financial literacy and the ability to manage multiple budgets and projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with the Treaty of Waitangi and its application to the work of Te Rūnanga Group
  • Affinity for and understanding of Ngāi Tahu values and the ability to role model them
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Valuation, Engineering, Project Management or a related degree is preferred
  • At least 5 years’ experience in property development management

Ko tā mātou mahi - We offer:

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, investing in the professional and cultural development of our kaimahi (employees). You will have a unique opportunity to strengthen your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga. We offer a supportive, dynamic and excellence driven workplace where we embrace diversity and inclusion. As a flexible employer we are happy to discuss options that may work for you and the business to support a work-life balance and the needs of your whānau.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply:

Apply today via our website.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Reference Number 37065
Business area Ngāi Tahu Property
Posted on Friday Aug 28, 2026
Closes on Sunday Sept 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Expertise Policy, Planning & Regulations, Real Estate and Property
Type Full-time, Permanent