Community Lease Advisor - Fixed-term or Secondment Opportunity

• Closing date: May 6, 2026
• Full Time Fixed Term
• Wellington

• Contribute to work that makes a real difference for our communities
• Build meaningful relationships with our communities
• Full-time, fixed-term role to end of January 2027

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō - Working together for Wellington's future

Due to one of our kaimahi going on parental leave, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Community Partnerships team as a Community Lease Advisor on a fixed-term contract until the end of January 2027.

We are also open to kaimahi in central government applying for this opportunity as a secondment from your current agency.

Āu ake mahi - What you'll do

Sitting within our Community Partnerships team, as part of our wider Parks and Open Spaces business unit, you will work alongside another advisor to manage around 160 community recreation leases and licences across Pōneke.

You will assess applications, prepare reports, build relationships with leaseholders, and ensure the portfolio is managed in line with Council policy and strategy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking lease management activities such as the negotiation of leases, renewals and licences, for community lease in accordance with legislation, including the Reserves Act 1977, Local Government Act 1974 and 2002, and Property Law Act 2007
• Supporting any public consultation and engagement required for community leases and licences
• Building exceptional relationships with leaseholders, regional organisations and community groups
• Conducting rent reviews, lease renewals, and compliance monitoring whilst providing solutions to lease-related issues
• Driving continuous improvement in lease and licence systems and processes, contributing to a culture of innovation

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako - Qualifications and experience

We're looking for someone who will bring:

• Ability to quickly build capability in lease management
• Experience working or volunteering with community organisations, and a practical understanding of how they operate
• An understanding of local government decision-making processes, including preparing reports and working through formal approval pathways
• An ability to work autonomously and problem solve
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation relating to land and buildings
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and exceptional relationship building skills to engage with diverse stakeholders in our community

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.

Diversity

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility support

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing recruitment@wcc.govt.nz

Applications close Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand - we will not accept emailed applications. Please note, all employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check.

If you have questions, please contact Sanjay Patel, Partnership Lead, 027 229 0171 or Sanjay.Patel@wcc.govt.nz

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