Principal Strategist - Defence Estate and Infrastructure

New Zealand Government
Ongoing - Full Time Masterton, Wellington Other Management Occupations
Posted:
June 18, 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 a fit for purpose, resilient and sustainable estate for the delivery of Defence outputs.
This is a senior, influential role operating at the front-end of infrastructure investment. You will lead the development of long-term estate master planning and investment pathways that shape how and where NZDF will operate over decades to come.
Working across NZDF, the Ministry of Defence, and central agencies, you will:
* Shape and influence major infrastructure investment decisions, including development of business cases and long-term investment pipelines
* Translate capability requirements into coherent estate strategies, master plans, and prioritised...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time
Location: Masterton, New Zealand
Posted: June 18, 2026
Deadline: July 28, 2026