Director, Strategic Planning - Defence Estate and Infrastructure

New Zealand Government
Ongoing - Full Time Masterton, Wellington Other Management Occupations
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The NZDF estate is one of the largest and most complex property portfolios in Aotearoa New Zealand, comprising of approximately 81,000 hectares and over 5,000 buildings across camps, bases, training areas and strategic locations.
Defence Estate and Infrastructure (DEI)'s vision is to deliver a fit-for-purpose, resilient and sustainable estate supporting Defence outputs.
This is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for leading and integrating infrastructure strategy, planning, and investment advice across NZDF.
Operating at the front-end of infrastructure investment, you will:
* Lead the development of long-term estate strategy and investment pathways
* Own and drive the Defence Estate investment pipeline, including business cases and programme priorities
* Ensure integration across master planning, infrastructure system planning, and capability requirements
* Provide authoritative advice to senior Defence lead...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time
Location: Masterton, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026