- Lead strategic oversight of a diverse commercial property portfolio
- Blend relationship management, financial acumen, and asset strategy
- Christchurch-based leadership role in a dynamic property investment firm
- Competitive remuneration + KiwiSaver + Flexible Work Environment
Do you have deep experience in commercial property management and want to take full ownership of a portfolio’s strategic and operational performance?
Or maybe you’ve worked in a larger commercial property management organisation and would like to work in a more agile, entrepreneurial environment where you can influence decisions and see the impact of your work.
This is your opportunity to lead portfolio performance and shape long-term investment strategy at Jaxx Property Acquisitions.
Why Jaxx & Why Now?
Jaxx Property Acquisitions is a Christchurch-based property investment firm with a growing portfolio of commercial assets and a commitment to long-term value creation. With over 130 tenants across a diverse range of properties, Jaxx partners with external property managers to deliver high-quality service and performance.
As the business has grown, so too has the complexity and scale of its property operations. Jaxx has now reached a pivotal point where an experienced commercial property manager is needed to oversee the portfolio, act as the central point of contact for property management and support the development of long-term asset strategy.
You’ll work closely with the Managing Director to shape investment decisions, enhance tenant relationships, and ensure the portfolio delivers strong financial and strategic outcomes.
What’s the role?
This is a senior role for an experienced commercial property manager that has broad scope and impact.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Acting as the key liaison with external property managers, ensuring proactive service delivery across lease events, maintenance, and compliance.
- Personally managing 5–10 commercial properties, ranging from single tenancies to small shopping centres.
- Contributing to asset strategy, including acquisition/disposition planning, development feasibility, and lifecycle costing.
- Leading financial planning and reporting across the portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Overseeing lease negotiations, contract management, and compliance.
- Mentoring a direct report and ensuring internal systems support effective decision-making and delivery.
What skills and experience do I need?
These are our must-haves:
- Proven experience in commercial, retail, or mixed-use property asset management.
- Strong understanding of lease structures, Opex provisions, and maintenance contracts.
- Experience managing large, multi-site property portfolios.
- Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including external property managers, business owners, consultants and contractors.
These are other skills we’d like you to have:
- Exposure to asset lifecycle planning and development feasibility.
- Understanding of seismic risk management and compliance.
- Experience in strategic planning and investment analysis.
Culture:
JPA is an ambitious, driven and fun environment. The team works together to get the right outcomes for their clients and their passion for commercial property evident from the outset. A person that also shares a passion for property would be a great fit for the JPA team.
Benefits:
This is a role where you can make your mark! The role is so varied and fast-paced and you have the ability to be part of building a successful business, take ownership of portfolio performance and work as part of an agile, ambitious and energetic team in the commercial property industry.