Job Title

Strategic Asset Manager

Job Description Summary

Shape the Future of Strategic Asset Performance in NZ
Cushman & Wakefield New Zealand is seeking a highly capable Strategic Asset Manager to lead and elevate our asset management strategy across a significant property portfolio, with a strong focus on Private Public Partnership (PPP) contracts.

This is not a traditional facilities role. This is a strategic, data-driven position responsible for lifecycle modelling, asset governance, capital forecasting, and performance optimization across complex environments.

You will report to the Head of Asset Management, Reporting and Analytics and play a key role in advancing asset strategy across the business.

Job Description

This role will see you:

Lead long-term asset management strategy across major portfolios

Drive lifecycle modelling and capital expenditure forecasting

Govern and enhance asset data quality and integrity

Oversee preventative maintenance frameworks

Support PPP asset management activities across island contracts

Deliver executive-level reporting and insights

Champion innovation and continuous improvement in asset practices

You will work closely with Contract Managers, Facilities teams, Asset specialists and key clients to ensure asset outcomes align with both client expectations and commercial objectives.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially astute asset professional who can operate autonomously and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will have:

Engineering or building services qualification (mandatory)

Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire, plant & equipment)

Proven experience in asset lifecycle modelling and capital planning

Experience working with CMMS and complex asset systems

Strong data management and reporting capability (Power BI highly regarded)

Advanced Excel skills (mandatory)

Experience working on PPP contracts (highly advantageous)

Familiarity with ISO 55001 asset management principles (desirable)

Bonus if you have basic programming or automation capability (VBA, SQL, etc.).

Why This Role Matters

Asset data governance and lifecycle modelling directly influence PPP performance and long-term financial outcomes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring forecasting accuracy, contract compliance, and strategic capital planning across key portfolios.

This is an opportunity to operate at a strategic level within a growing and highly respected IFM business.

What Success Looks Like

Improved lifecycle accuracy and capital forecasting

Strong asset data governance standards

Clear executive-level reporting

Strategic alignment across PPP contracts

Innovation in asset systems and frameworks

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

Work on complex, high-impact PPP contracts

Be part of a collaborative national Asset Management function

Influence strategy at a business level

Career growth within a global real estate leader

Strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

If you’re a strategic thinker with strong technical foundations and a passion for data-driven asset optimization, we’d love to hear from you.

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”