Exciting new Senior Property Development Management role with Southern Cross Healthcare delivering their nationwide programme.
- Lead high-value property development programmes
- Multiple projects on the go and in the pipeline
- Auckland based
The Company
Our client Southern Cross Healthcare (SCHL) is New Zealand’s largest private healthcare provider, driven by a strong “for purpose” ethos. Their vision is to help people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
With a nationwide network of wholly owned and joint venture owned hospitals and specialist centres, their substantial property portfolio across New Zealand is managed internally by the Property & Development team.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Property Development Manager to lead the delivery of transformational property initiatives across SCHL’s wholly owned hospital network. This role is central to the “tomorrow” strategy, enabling healthcare expansion through high-impact capital projects.
In this role you will operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement—partnering with internal leaders and external consultants to deliver complex developments from concept to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of property development programmes across SCHL’s wholly owned portfolio.
- Drive disciplined execution across scope, budget, timeline, and quality.
- Engage and influence executive, clinical, and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment and sponsorship.
- Develop robust business cases and investment strategies for capital programmes.
- Procurement, engagement and day-to-day management of consultants, contractors, and all related commercial negotiations.
- Oversee governance, compliance, and performance reporting frameworks for all projects.
- Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all development activities.
- Uphold principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, DEI, and ESG in all aspects of the role.
To be considered for this role you will have:
- 10+ years’ experience in large-scale capital infrastructure programmes.
- Proven success in leading projects from feasibility, planning, due diligence, design, procurement, construction, and development through to delivery and operational integration.
- Experience presenting strategic recommendations at Board and Executive levels.
- Strong commercial acumen and ROI-driven decision making.
- Strong communication skills, with proven ability to develop and present compelling business cases.
- Exceptional influencing skills across clinical, operational, and executive teams.
- A hands-on approach to programme delivery with the ability to navigate market-driven pace and ambiguity.
- Tertiary qualification in Property, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Why join?
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a highly specialised property portfolio across New Zealand. You’ll be joining a high-performing property team known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. With several new developments underway, it’s an exciting time to be part of Southern Cross Healthcare’s expansion journey.
How to apply:
For more information please contact Tim Rosenberg, 0292 732 264 or apply now enclosing your CV with a Cover Letter, expanding on your credentials and suitability for this role, quoting reference number 3965001.
This search process is being managed by SWR Group on behalf of Southern Cross Healthcare.
Applications close: 5pm Friday 10 October 2025
Please note we will be shortlisting applications as they come in and will interview as soon as possible to secure the right person.