61562 Lease and Property Specialist - Plant & Food Research

Job summary

Manage the full lease lifecycle, advise on lease agreements and property matters, and monitor compliance, financial commitments, milestones, records, and reporting. Support property portfolio optimisation through planning, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

Job details

Lease and Property Specialist Location: Hamilton or Rototura Vacancy: 61562 Employment Type: Permanent Full-time Be Part of Science That Makes a Difference As our Lease and Property Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse science property portfolios. Working closely with leaders, landlords, property professionals and service providers, you'll provide expert advice on leasing and property matters that enable our science teams to focus on delivering research with real-world impact. We're looking for someone who combines strong property knowledge with commercial acumen, attention to detail and a proactive approach. If you enjoy managing complex lease arrangements, building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement, this could be the opportunity for you! Why you’ll love working here | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga At BSI, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as; Recharge - Generous additional annual leave and paid parental leave. Grow Your Career - Ongoing career development opportunities. Flexibility - Hybrid working options and flexible hours where appropriate. Health & Wellbeing - Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings, comprehensive wellbeing and health benefits with enhanced sick leave. What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua In This Role, You Will Manage the full lease lifecycle, including renewals, variations, assignments, terminations and ongoing lease obligations. Provide expert advice on lease agreements, property matters and contractual obligations to support informed decision-making. Monitor lease compliance, financial commitments and key contractual milestones while maintaining accurate property records and reporting. Support the optimisation of the property portfolio through property planning, analysis, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities from PD What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have A relevant tertiary qualification in property, facilities management, finance, law or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrated experience managing commercial lease arrangements and property-related contracts across the full lease lifecycle. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret lease documentation, manage financial information and support budgeting and forecasting activities. Excellent relationship management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. About us | Ko wai mātou The Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao is New Zealand’s newest public research organisation, formed through the merger of AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Scion, and the New Zealand Food Innovation Network. Our purpose is to drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment and beneficial social outcomes for New Zealand. We are excited about this new chapter and welcome applicants who want to be part of our journey. Further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip. Ready to Apply? | Kua rite koe ki te tono? If this opportunity excites you and you believe your skills, experience and perspective would add value to our team, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close: 25 October 2026 5:00pm

What you’ll do

Manage the full lease lifecycle, advise on lease agreements and property matters, and monitor compliance, financial commitments, milestones, records, and reporting. Support property portfolio optimisation through planning, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Applicants should have a relevant tertiary qualification in property, facilities management, finance, law, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. They should bring experience managing commercial leases and property contracts across the lease lifecycle, strong analytical and financial skills, and effective relationship, communication, and organisational abilities.

Benefits

• Additional Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Working Options
• Flexible Hours
• Retirement Savings Benefits
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits
• Enhanced Sick Leave

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organisation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Lease Management
• Lease Lifecycle Management
• Lease Agreement Interpretation
• Property Management
• Contract Management
• Lease Compliance
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Property Portfolio Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Relationship Management
• Communication
• Organisation
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Administrative