Unispace
Real Estate
PrincipalWorkplaceStrategy
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“Principal Workplace Strategy at Unispace. Skills: Workplace strategy, Client advisory, Strategic narrative, Stakeholder engagement. Lead workplace strategy development. Lead workplace strategy delivery”
What You'll Achieve.
Create transformative workplace solutions; Respond to business challenges; Respond to future trends; Align with client objectives; Support business growth
Industry & Context.
Solve complex challenges
Travel to client-sites, Be in Auckland Studio
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in workplace strategy, Client-facing and presentation skills, Background in leading stakeholder engagements, Ability to build compelling strategic narrative, Manage multiple projects and priorities, Distill complex ideas, Produce clear, engaging strategies, Lead cross-functional teams, Align diverse stakeholders, Visionary thinker, Translate workplace trends into actionable strategies
Nice to Have
Experience in design, architecture, real estate, or consulting space
What You'll Do.
Lead workplace strategy development
Lead workplace strategy delivery
Act as strategic adviser
Reimagine workplace through insights
Tell workplace stories
Form pitch strategies
Create compelling storylines
Define project scopes
Define project timelines
Define project programmes
Define workplace visions
Drive clarity around initiatives
Analyse business drivers
Analyse real estate drivers
Analyse industry shifts
Analyse workforce behaviours
Lead client presentations
Facilitate stakeholder engagement
Build client relationships
Maintain client relationships
Build partner relationships
Maintain partner relationships
Become trusted thought leader
Create strategic plans
Create opportunity proposals
Develop change management strategies
Lead communication plans
Produce thought leadership materials
Produce go-to-market strategies
Contribute to global frameworks
Contribute to global toolkits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; Sales teams; Design teams; Marketing teams; Cross-functional teams; Diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Client presentations; Stakeholder engagement; Storytelling; Thought leadership
Process & Methodology
Project scope, Timelines, Programmes
Full Job Description
At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design-build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands. With over 500 people across four continents, we bring together strategy, design, project management, and delivery into one seamless experience. Our integrated approach enables us to move with agility, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us create better experiences for our clients and each other. At Unispace, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside talented global teams, and grow your career in an environment that encourages innovation and new ideas. Role Profile: At Unispace, our approach to workplace strategy is rooted in our belief that space shapes outcomes. We are looking for a strategic and visionary Principal Workplace Strategy to join our growing team. Based in Auckland, this role will be fundamental in shaping and leading the development of workplace strategy across New Zealand, supporting a wide range of clients across various sectors. This individual will initially report to our Head of Sales for New Zealand. This is a high-impact role working across marketing, strategy, design, and client services. You’ll partner closely with sales and design teams to create transformative workplace solutions that respond to business challenges and future trends. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of workplace strategy across our ANZ projects. Act as a strategic adviser to clients, helping them reimagine their workplace through data-driven insights, vision setting, and storytelling. Form and lead pitch strategies and compelling storylin
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