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Manufacturing - Operations
Development Manager
Manufacturing - Operations
#747176
Remote / WFH
Hutt City Council
Job Description
Strategic, creative and entrepreneurial with a social context
Outstanding benefits including flexible working options
Friendly, collegial, high performing team environment
Urban Plus is a profit oriented, multi-disciplined property company, wholly owned by Hutt City Council (HCC). At their core is a commitment to providing high quality residential property development, rental housing portfolio management and strategic property services.
The company uses its business and property acumen to generate a financial return for the purpose of growing the housing portfolio, while at the same time ensuring they meet their clients' social objectives, particularly in relation to the provision of social housing and working with Community Housing Providers.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work within a small Development Team on a variety of projects and to the overall development programme. This may include scoping and acquiring strategic development sites, portfolio analysis and planning, property divestment, new project scoping, business case development, budget preparation, programme development, Health & Safety management, construction management and overall project management through to its conclusion.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high performing team of focused and innovative property professionals, where you will make a positive contribution and a real difference to the future of Hutt City.
About you
Demonstrated residential construction project management experience
Innovative with a "developer's eye" and knowledge of the local (Lower Hutt) property market would be highly advantageous
Ability to read and interpret plans/specifications with ease
Financial literacy and the ability to manage multiple budgets and projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills with the ability to construct well thought out business cases
Self-starter/goal seeking with well-developed commercial acumen
The ability to problem solve, use initiative and display sound judgement
Highly developed relationship building capabilities
Able to see the big-picture while also managing detail
Tertiary qualification in property, building, construction or related field is desirable
In return
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of a friendly cohesive team environment.
Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 2 August 2026.
Applications may be considered as they come in, don't miss out on this excellent opportunity apply today!
Information about UPL can be found on their website - www.urbanplus.co.nz/.
Job Details
Reference #
28606
Posted on
20 Jul 2026
Closes on
02 Aug 2026 23:55
Expertise
Facilities and property management, Project management
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
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Outstanding benefits including flexible working options
Friendly, collegial, high performing team environment
Urban Plus is a profit oriented, multi-disciplined property company, wholly owned by Hutt City Council (HCC). At their core is a commitment to providing high quality residential property development, rental housing portfolio management and strategic property services.
The company uses its business and property acumen to generate a financial return for the purpose of growing the housing portfolio, while at the same time ensuring they meet their clients' social objectives, particularly in relation to the provision of social housing and working with Community Housing Providers.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work within a small Development Team on a variety of projects and to the overall development programme. This may include scoping and acquiring strategic development sites, portfolio analysis and planning, property divestment, new project scoping, business case development, budget preparation, programme development, Health & Safety management, construction management and overall project management through to its conclusion.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high performing team of focused and innovative property professionals, where you will make a positive contribution and a real difference to the future of Hutt City.
About you
Demonstrated residential construction project management experience
Innovative with a "developer's eye" and knowledge of the local (Lower Hutt) property market would be highly advantageous
Ability to read and interpret plans/specifications with ease
Financial literacy and the ability to manage multiple budgets and projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills with the ability to construct well thought out business cases
Self-starter/goal seeking with well-developed commercial acumen
The ability to problem solve, use initiative and display sound judgement
Highly developed relationship building capabilities
Able to see the big-picture while also managing detail
Tertiary qualification in property, building, construction or related field is desirable
In return
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of a friendly cohesive team environment.
Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 2 August 2026.
Applications may be considered as they come in, don't miss out on this excellent opportunity apply today!
Information about UPL can be found on their website - www.urbanplus.co.nz/.
Job Details
Reference #
28606
Posted on
20 Jul 2026
Closes on
02 Aug 2026 23:55
Expertise
Facilities and property management, Project management
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Show less
