At Eastland Port, our property portfolio is wonderfully varied: restaurants, offices, warehouses, marina berths, an airport - even a go-kart track. It’s the perfect mix for someone who loves structure in a portfolio that refuses to be boring.
If you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, confidently navigating compliance, and spotting opportunities to strengthen revenue and relationships, this is a role where you can make a real and visible impact.
This role reports to the General Manager - Operations and leads one direct report, collaborating with the wider team of 80+ who are proud of what they do and the region they serve.
The starting salary for this role is $100k with scope for progression based on skills, experience, and contribution.
How you’ll make your mark:
- Managing leases, licences, rent reviews, and renewals
- Ensuring assets are safe, compliant, and performing at their best
- Optimising revenue opportunities and commercial performance
- Overseeing contractor activity to maintain strong standards and minimise operational disruption
- Partnering with Port and Airport leaders to enable smart growth and new commercial opportunities
You’ll bring:
• 5+ years’ New Zealand (or Australasian) experience in commercial or industrial property management
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence engaging with tenants and stakeholders
• Financial acumen - comfortable with budgets, KPIs, and commercial decision-making
• A calm, organised, and solutions-focused approach to getting things done
• The ability to influence others and build trusted, positive relationships
• Pride in accuracy, reliability, and delivering what you promise
Your growth matters
This role also offers genuine development potential, including opportunities to expand your responsibilities and broaden your expertise as we continue to grow.
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week role, Monday to Friday - with the option of a 9-day fortnight after initial training, giving you a long weekend every second week. But there is much more on offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- Comprehensive staff benefits package, including insurances
- Wellbeing programmes and initiatives
- Training and development support
- KiwiSaver at a higher contribution rate
- And yes - a deck with sunshine, great coffee, and a spectacular view
If you’re ready to bring your best to a role with real ownership - one that directly supports our region’s future - we’d love to meet you.
Why Gisborne?
Think long, hot summers. World-class surf breaks. Award-winning wineries. A place where you can finish a work week and still have the time, space, and energy to do what you love. Affordable, friendly, and with more coastline than you could explore in a lifetime - Gisborne is work-life balance done right.
Wake up to sunrise over the harbour - not motorway queues.
Relocation support
For the right person, we’ll help make the move easy - so you can focus on settling into your new role (and enjoying that sunshine).
Questions? Contact: Rachelle Andrews — People & Culture Manager Phone: 021 981 096 | Email: peopleandculture@eastland.nz
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Hit Apply — and let’s see how you’re a match for this role and our culture!
Applications close on 26 January 2026; however, we may close the role earlier if the right candidate is found.
Please submit your application through our online recruitment portal by uploading your CV in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf. This protects the privacy of your personal information and ensures your application is securely received and reviewed by the hiring panel. Applications sent directly by email or delivered in person cannot be accepted — applying via the portal is the only way to be considered for this role.
Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid NZ work visa.
