Shopping Centre Manager

Full-time permanent
Dunedin, Otago

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We’re looking for an experienced, proactive Shopping Centre Manager to take the lead in driving the success of a busy retail destination in the Dunedin CBD.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operations of the centre, building strong relationships with tenants, overseeing budgets and financial performance, managing leasing activities, and ensuring that customers enjoy a safe, vibrant shopping experience.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Proven experience in retail property, facilities, or centre management
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen
  • Excellent people leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Business & Strategic Planning – Driving the centre’s vision and commercial success

  • Staff and Tenant Management – Leading and motivating a dedicated team while building strong relationships with retail tenants.

  • Expenditure & Income Management – Overseeing budgets, expenditure and, and driving revenue growth

  • Safety and Emergency Management – Ensuring a safe environment for customers and staff, implementing the Emergency Management Plan if required

  • Operations & Maintenance – Keeping the centre running smoothly and efficiently

  • Administration & Marketing – Management and oversight of administrative processes - Promoting the centre to attract increased visitor numbers, leading to improved retail turnover.

  • Customer & Visitor Experience – Deliver a welcoming, and engaging environment for customers and visitors to the centre.

  • Community Relationships – Fostering strong local connections.

We’re looking for someone with retail property or facilities management experience, strong financial acumen, and outstanding people skills. You’ll be a strategic thinker who thrives on variety and enjoys making a tangible impact.

Salary: $90,000 – $110k+ per annum and performance bonuses

Hours of work – Generally Monday–Friday, during usual business hours.
Some additional shifts or on-call hours will be required to ensure sufficient cover for the centre’s opening hours and to cover staff leave.

Sound like you?

If this role sounds like just what you've been looking for, apply today by uploading your CV with a cover letter.

All applications are assured 100% confidentiality.

You must be entitled to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Apply now, to bring your energy, expertise and vision to this exciting opportunity.

Recruitment Consultant: Leanne Gardner-Hall