Property Lead - New Zealand

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery and management of all property operations across the New Zealand QBE property portfolio.

Property Lead

Permanent Role

New Zealand- Auckland Based

Hybrid Working

The Opportunity
Reporting to the National Facilities Manager based in Australia, you’ll oversee property operations across QBE’s six New Zealand locations, working with internal teams, external partners and one direct report to create safe, compliant and effective workplaces. In conjunction with your leader you’ll:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the strategic and operational delivery of property operations across the New Zealand QBE property portfolio.

• Manage all day-to-day property operations, including facilities, workplace, security and operations activities ensuring QBE properties are safe and compliant.

• Assist managing the performance of the outsourced property vendor contracts, ensuring delivery of all KPI’s, SLA’s, Governance etc.

• Assist and delivery all project/ program management of minor and major fit out works as required. Assist and deliver all make good and decommission activities.

• Assist with the management of all landlord relationships across the QBE property portfolio.

• Adhere to all QBE policies, processes, and procedures, reducing QBE’s risk exposure.

• Support and meet all internal and external audit requirements as required. Assist with annual budget and ongoing financial management.

• Prepare and assess technical quotations, business cases, recommendations, and proposals for senior and executive management consideration.

• Work in collaboration with Facilities, Workplace, Protective Security, Operations, WHS, IT, Business Continuity, Risk & Compliance, Procurement, and other all other business units as required.

• Participate as required in all Committees (e.g. WHS, Sustainability etc)

About you

• Minimum 5 years Facilities/ Workplace/ Property Operations experience

• Experience in management of HVAC, Fire, Electrical and Hydraulics systems.

• Demonstrated experience working in a corporate environment.

• Property risk management or incident management skills

• Demonstrated experience in project/ program management of facilities and fit out work

• Experience in managing outsourced property management providers

• Understanding of Australian & New Zealand Standards and legislative requirements

• Experience in managing sub tenants, 3rd party suppliers and contractors

Benefits  

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it. 

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Communication, Construction Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Environmental Protection, Environmental Safety, Facility Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mechanical Engineering, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 25/10/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.