Residential Acquisitions Manager

About the Company Wolfbrook is one of New Zealand's most dynamic and rapidly growing property groups, dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions across the entire property lifecycle. Our work spans residential development, property management, investment, and capital projects. With over 3,500 homes under management and more than 1,000 homes already delivered, we are actively shaping smarter housing solutions at a national scale. We are currently seeking a seasoned real estate dealmaker to lead our acquisitions function. If you excel at identifying opportunities, negotiating complex deals, and building strong networks while managing and inspiring a team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the Role As the Acquisitions Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of Wolfbrook. This position is designed for a true player-coach, balancing the responsibilities of dealmaker and leader. You will manage a team of up to 10 acquisition specialists while also overseeing your own pipeline and closing significant deals. Your leadership will set the standard for high performance within the team. Key responsibilities include: - Sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating land and property acquisitions on a national scale. - Leading, coaching, and motivating a team of acquisition specialists. - Driving deal strategy, approvals, and execution in collaboration with senior leadership. - Building strong networks with landowners, agents, developers, and commercial stakeholders. - Managing deal flow, maintaining pipeline visibility, and providing reporting to leadership. - Acting as the closer on key negotiations to successfully finalize deals. About You We are looking for a real estate dealmaker with a strong presence. You thrive in a high-performance environment where results are paramount. Your proven track record and leadership skills will inspire your team and drive success. What you will bring: - Significant experience in real estate, land acquisition, development, or commercial property. - Proven success in sourcing, negotiating, and closing deals. - People leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor, and enhance team capabilities. - Strong networks within real estate, development, or property investment sectors. - Commercial acumen and confidence in managing multi-million-dollar negotiations. - A hunger for success, drive, and resilience—enjoying both the chase and the close. Benefits We offer the opportunity to lead and grow a high-impact acquisitions team within a fast-paced and ambitious property group that operates on a national scale. This player-coach role allows you to stay closely connected to deals while developing your team. Our competitive remuneration package includes incentives tied to results, and we foster a culture that rewards initiative, collaboration, and success. Ready to lead from the front? If you are an experienced property hunter and deal closer ready to amplify your impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of property with Wolfbrook.