Property Development Manager

Want to build more than just buildings?

At Airedale Property Trust, our property developments create homes, strengthen communities, and support people to thrive. We're looking for an experienced Property Development Manager to lead projects that deliver both commercial success and meaningful social impact across Aotearoa.

About Airedale Property Trust | Mō Airedale Property Trust

At Airedale Property Trust, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a community where they can thrive. As part of the wider family of The Three Trusts (Lifewise, Methodist Mission Northern, and Airedale Property Trust), we are committed to challenging injustice, creating sustainable solutions, and building stronger, more connected communities.

Grounded in our values of Compassion (Arohanui), Courage (Maia), Respect (Whakaute), and Integrity (Ngākau Pono), we deliver housing, community support, and social services that create lasting positive change across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Airedale Property Trust (APT) manages a diverse property portfolio including social housing, Housing First accommodation, youth housing, retirement villages, residential and commercial properties. Through thoughtful development and stewardship of these assets, we support our mission to create affordable housing opportunities and strengthen community wellbeing.

About the Role | Mō te Tūranga

As Property Development Manager, you will shape and deliver developments that support housing, community wellbeing, and the long-term sustainability of the Three Trusts’ property portfolio.

Reporting to the CFO/GM Commercial, you will lead development projects from opportunity identification and feasibility through planning, consenting, procurement, construction, and handover. Across social housing, retirement living, residential, and commercial assets, you will ensure projects are commercially sound, strategically aligned, and deliver positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

This hands-on role requires strategic thinking, commercial judgement, and strong stakeholder management. You will work closely with internal teams, governance groups, consultants, contractors, local authorities, and community partners to move projects from concept to completion while managing risk, budgets, timelines, and quality.

If you are passionate about property development and want to use your expertise in an organisation where your work helps build sustainable communities and improve lives, this is a genuine opportunity to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā Mahi

• Lead property development projects from concept through to completion.
• Prepare feasibility studies, business cases, budgets and project recommendations.
• Manage planning, consenting, procurement and construction delivery.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, local authorities and community stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines and risks.
• Prepare reports and updates for leadership and governance groups.

What You'll Bring | Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako

• Proven experience in property development, construction, capital works or project delivery.
• Experience in Social Housing Developments, applications for government funding and associated compliance with funding requirements.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand planning, consenting and development processes.
• Excellent project management, commercial and financial analysis skills.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural responsiveness and values-led outcomes.

What's in it for You? | Nōu te rourou

• Lead high-profile development projects that deliver both commercial and social value.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of a diverse and growing property portfolio.
• Work alongside experienced leaders who will support your success and professional growth.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating stronger communities across Aotearoa.
• Be part of a values-led culture that genuinely cares for its people.

Not every development leaves a lasting impact on communities. This one does. Haere mai and apply with your CV and cover letter.

For further information contact Sarah Mills at sarahm@apt.org.nz.

Closing date: 23/08/2026