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Company Overview

Established in 1988 by Andrew Krukziener, Krukziener Properties is a prominent property development and investment firm based in Auckland. The company boasts a strong portfolio of residential, commercial, hotel, retail, and mixed-use projects, having pioneered the transformation of commercial offices into top-tier inner-city residences. With over NZ $2 billion in completed projects, it is a well-recognized leader noted for architectural excellence, sensitive heritage restorations, innovative design, and solid investment returns. The firm aims to foster profitable and quality living and working environments within Auckland City.

Role Summary

The firm seeks a candidate possessing exceptional commercial insight and practical intelligence (Seichel) to join the expanding team. This role is designed for senior associates from corporate/property law, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance backgrounds interested in shifting from advisory or institutional roles into a principal capacity. Operating directly alongside senior leadership, the full-time position involves comprehensive legal and investment advisory duties across property acquisitions, developments, financings, and disposals in Auckland.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, analyze, and finalize major acquisition and development deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction terms with partners, lenders, and investors.
• Ensure adherence to property, corporate, and financial regulations.
• Conduct financial modeling and asset valuation for potential projects.
• Perform due diligence on assets and prepare investment proposals and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with company leadership, external legal counsel, financial institutions, and project teams to optimize deal structures and manage risk.

Qualifications and Experience

• Robust expertise in corporate, property, and contract law, including handling complex agreements.
• Experience in investment banking or corporate finance with emphasis on transaction structuring, financial modeling, valuation, and execution.
• Strong understanding of real estate investment and development sectors, including hotels, commercial, and residential properties, with familiarity in regulatory compliance.
• Advanced analytical and research abilities to integrate legal and financial data effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills for delivering clear reports, term sheets, and presentations to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple deals simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Experience liaising with banks, private investors, and institutional parties is highly preferred.

Additional Information

This role offers unparalleled access to direct decision-making and involvement in high-value projects without intermediary management layers. The ideal candidate is not a passive administrator but a motivated professional with sharp commercial instincts and ambition to perform at the highest level.
Interested applicants or referrals should contact the company confidentially via email.