--- title: "Aerospace and defence office space in Auckland" description: "Where aerospace and defence occupiers cluster in Auckland, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/auckland/industries/aerospace-defence pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Aerospace and defence occupiers in Auckland typically cluster in Queen Street CBD, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($180–260/sqft), and pay around 750 NZD/sqft ($41 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Queen Street CBD. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($180–260/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 750 NZD/sqft ($41 USD). - Typical lease: 6 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Auckland: 76/100. # Aerospace and defence office space in Auckland **Aerospace and defence occupiers in Auckland typically cluster in Queen Street CBD, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($180–260/sqft), and pay around 750 NZD/sqft ($41 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Queen Street CBD. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($180–260/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 750 NZD/sqft ($41 USD). - Typical lease: 6 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Auckland: 76/100. ## Where they cluster Aerospace and defence occupiers in Auckland typically anchor in Queen Street CBD. Banking back-office, government, professional services, retail HQs. ## What they pay Class A rent in Auckland runs 750 NZD/sqft ($41 USD) on a 6-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical aerospace and defence fit-out targets high-end specification at $180–260/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Auckland typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. Strong banking, professional services, tech, and aviation talent. University of Auckland, AUT, and Massey anchor the regional pipeline. Strong Pasifika and Asian talent diversity supports [cross-border](/topics/cross-border-expansion) tenancy. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 28%. New Zealand modified-gross structure (tenant pays operating expenses and rates as recoveries). 6-9 year terms standard. CPI-indexed reviews common; market reviews every 3 years typical. Rent-free of 4-8 months on 6-year terms plus NZD 800-1500/sqm TI. ## Key facts | city | Auckland| | industry | Aerospace and defence| | naics | 3364, 5415| | preferredSubmarket | Queen Street CBD| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $180–260/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 210| | classARentLocal | 750 NZD/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $41/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 9.4%| | typicalLeaseYears | 6| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 6| | talentIndex | 76| | corporateTaxPct | 28%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Auckland?**** : Most cluster in Queen Street CBD. Rent runs ~750 NZD/sqft ($41 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Auckland?**** : Typically high-end at $180–260/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Auckland?**** : Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415. ****What is the talent index in Auckland?**** : 76/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Aerospace and defence — global overview**](/industries/aerospace-defence) - [**Auckland — full city profile**](/cities/auckland) - [**Financial services in Auckland**](/cities/auckland/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Auckland**](/cities/auckland/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Auckland**](/cities/auckland/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Auckland**](/cities/auckland/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Class A Atlas Editorial Desk**](/about/authors/class-a-atlas-editorial-desk) — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/auckland/industries/aerospace-defence), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.