Area Manager - Hastings/Havelock North/Clive
Area Manager - Leadership Opportunity
Lead. Inspire. Perform. Make a Difference.
Property Brokers is seeking an experienced and drivenArea Managerto lead, develop and grow a high-performing sales team. Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role is pivotal to achieving business objectives, growing market share, and fostering a strong, values-led culture within the branch.
This is a leadership opportunity for a proven real estate professional who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
About Property Brokers
Established in 1986, Property Brokers is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned real estate companies, with over 85 branches across provincial New Zealand. We offer a full suite of real estate services including Residential, Rural, Lifestyle and Commercial sales, along with a well-established Property Management division managing more than 5,000 properties nationwide.
With more than 850 staff, our mission is simple:to Make a Difference - Proudly, Passionately, Every Day.We are deeply committed to our people, our clients and our communities, and we back this commitment with industry-leading training, systems and support.
About the Role
As Area Manager, you will provide strong leadership across all sales functions, working closely with the Regional Manager to set and achieve stretching but achievable budgets, targets and KPIs. You will lead from the front, modelling best practice in sales, professionalism and ethical behaviour while developing a cohesive, motivated and high-performing team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating and supporting sales consultants to achieve income, vendor contribution and market share targets
- Establishing and monitoring individual business plans aligned with company and regional strategies
- Delivering regular one-on-one business development meetings and performance reviews
- Running training and coaching sessions for salespeople at all performance levels
- Promoting and maintaining Property Brokers’ culture, values and brand standards
- Ensuring company systems, policies and procedures are consistently followed
- Supporting Property Management and administrative teams to ensure a seamless client experience
- Managing complaints and internal issues professionally and in line with company guidelines
This role is hands-on, people-focused and performance-driven, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on both business results and individual careers.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A current New Zealand real estate licence (Branch Manager licence preferred; willingness to obtain if not held)
- A proven track record of personal success in real estate sales (we could change this if you are looking for leadership over sales experience)
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing salespeople
- Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and manage performance
- A commitment to professionalism, ethics and client service excellence
You will thrive in an environment focused on growth, accountability, teamwork and celebrating success.
What We Offer- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and performance
- Industry-leading training and professional development
- Strong operational, marketing and administrative support
- A collaborative, values-driven culture
- The opportunity to lead within one of New Zealand’s most respected real estate brands
Why Join Property Brokers?
At Property Brokers, we believe in supporting each other’s success. You’ll join a down-to-earth, community-focused team that celebrates wins, shares challenges, and genuinely enjoys what we do. We’ll provide the training, tech, and encouragement you need to grow, plus plenty of laughs along the way.
If you’re ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while building a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications will only be accepted from New Zealand citizens, residents or individuals with a valid NZ work visa. Please note this is a two-step application process. You will receive an email from ***********@pb.co.nz within two working days. Should you not hear from us, please email us and let us know.