Zodiak Management Limited

What Zodiak Management Limited does

Zodiak Management Limited is a privately held, 100% New Zealand-owned property management company headquartered in Auckland CBD. The company manages rental properties on behalf of property investors across three segments: short-term vacation rentals (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia, and other OTA channels), adaptive medium-term and corporate rentals (1-6 month stays for relocating professionals and digital nomads), and traditional long-term tenancies. Zodiak is positioned as the first and only full-service provider in New Zealand offering strategic management across all three rental types, allowing properties to switch between STR and MTR based on seasonal demand. The company serves an SMB customer base of 100+ property investors primarily in Auckland and surrounding suburbs.

The company's technology stack combines AI-powered dynamic pricing software (scanning Auckland competitor rates and local events to optimize nightly pricing multiple times per week), custom proprietary reporting tools, task management software for cleaning and maintenance coordination, and the Zodiak Stays direct booking platform (2,000+ monthly visits). Channel distribution is centralized through Guesty and extends to eight-plus third-party OTAs as well as a strategic partnership with Barcelona-based RentRemote for international digital nomad demand. Operational KPIs include a 4.8 average review rating, 75% average occupancy, and Airbnb Superhost status.

Zodiak earns revenue primarily through commission: 18% + GST on STR and MTR rental income and 10% + GST on LTR income, with the explicit guarantee that Zodiak only earns when bookings are secured. A paid Signature onboarding package ($995, $495 launch special valid through 31 August 2026) supplements commission revenue with one-time fees for premium launch services including paid ad campaigns, priority direct-booking visibility, and annual strategy reviews. The company is founder-led by Stefan Nikolic as Managing Director.

Name

Zodiak Management Limited

Legal name

Zodiak Management Limited

Website

https://zodiak.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zodiak Management Limited is an Auckland-based, New Zealand-owned property management company that manages short-term, medium-term, and long-term rentals for 100+ property investors, earning 18% commission on STR/MTR and 10% on LTR, with proprietary dynamic pricing software and the Zodiak Stays direct booking platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Management Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (THAMAKAA), Vacation Rental Revenue Management & Dynamic Pricing Services (BPAJAIAJ), Vacation Rental Marketing & Distribution Management (OTAs/Direct Booking) (BPAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Short-term rental management
• Medium-term rental management
• Long-term tenancy management
• Vacation rental services
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Short-Term Rental Management Commission: Commission-based fee of 18% + GST on rental income earned from short-term rental properties. They only earn when they secure bookings for clients, aligning their incentives with property owner success.
2. Medium-Term Rental Management Commission: Commission-based fee of 18% + GST on rental income from medium-term and corporate rental properties. Adaptive rental strategy that switches between short and medium-term stays based on seasonal demand.
3. Long-Term Rental Management Commission: Commission-based fee of 10% + GST on rental income from traditional long-term tenancy properties. Property owners can end agreements if performance does not meet expectations.
4. Onboarding Services: Optional paid Signature onboarding package at $995 (launch special: $495) offering premium launch services including exclusive marketing, premium owner launch kit, 30-day proactive review, and annual strategy and forecast.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Zodiak Management provides full-service rental property management for Auckland property investors across three strategies: short-term (Airbnb/STR at 18% + GST commission), adaptive medium-term and corporate rental (18% + GST), and traditional long-term tenancy (10% + GST). The company handles pricing, listings, guest/tenant communication, housekeeping, maintenance, compliance, and monthly owner payouts, supported by proprietary dynamic pricing software and a company-owned direct booking platform called Zodiak Stays.

Product overview

Zodiak Management Limited operates as a comprehensive rental property management platform offering three interconnected service tiers: Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Management for vacation properties, Adaptive Medium-Term and Corporate Rental for extended stays (1-6 months) with demand-based switching capability, and Long-Term Rental and Tenancy Management for traditional landlord services. The platform is anchored by the Zodiak Stays direct booking brand and supported by proprietary Dynamic Pricing Software using AI to optimize nightly rates. Onboarding is facilitated through Essential (free) and Signature (paid) packages, with all services integrated across major third-party booking channels (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia) via Guesty channel management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zodiak Stays: Company-owned direct booking platform for property reservations, actively promoted through search engines, social media, and marketing channels to increase property visibility.

Products and services

• Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Management End-to-end management of premium vacation rental properties for Auckland property investors, capturing maximum nightly rates through AI-powered dynamic pricing, professional photography, listing optimization, guest communication, housekeeping coordination, and 24/7 support across platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO.
• Adaptive Medium-Term and Corporate Rental Management Pioneering rental management service for Auckland property investors that adapts to seasonal market demand by switching properties between short-term and medium-term stays (1-6 months), targeting corporate travelers, relocating professionals, and families in transition to stabilize occupancy and cash flow.
• Long-Term Rental and Tenancy Management Full-service traditional long-term rental and tenancy management for Auckland property investors, providing consistent rental income through tenant screening, rent collection, Healthy Homes compliance management, proactive maintenance coordination, and routine property inspections every 13 weeks.
• Zodiak Stays Direct Booking Platform Proprietary direct booking website (zodiakstays.com) exclusively for Zodiak-managed properties, actively promoted in search engines, social media, and marketing channels to maximize property visibility and booking potential beyond third-party platforms.
• Signature Onboarding Package Premium onboarding package for Auckland property owners wanting extra launch assurance, including exclusive marketing (blog feature, social media push, 30-day paid ad campaign), Premium Owner Launch Kit, 30-day proactive review, and annual strategy and forecast.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% higher rental income on average after all fees compared to long-term rental rates
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RentRemotecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 July 2026Strategic partnership between Zodiak Management and RentRemote to revamp the Auckland rental market by connecting Zodiak's Auckland property portfolio with RentRemote's global platform for remote workers and digital nomads. RentRemote is a Barcelona-born specialized booking platform with 4000+ properties across 18 major cities. The partnership enables Zodiak to access international professionals seeking work-ready accommodation while expanding RentRemote's presence into the Auckland market. Properties are vetted for workstation availability and work-ready amenities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Guesty: Property management software platform that Zodiak uses for owner portals and channel management. Serves the same STR managers as a technology vendor and could expand into adjacent management services.
• Eviivo: UK-originated vacation rental and B&B software and channel management provider serving small property managers and hosts with similar tech-led positioning.
• Quinovic Property Management: Established New Zealand property management franchise network, focused primarily on long-term rentals. Direct competitor for Zodiak's LTR service line and adjacent in investor mindshare.

Direct peers

• Vacasa: Largest US-based full-service vacation rental property manager with similar commission-based model, dynamic pricing technology, and multi-channel distribution. Closest global analog to Zodiak's full-service positioning.
• Turnkey Vacation Rentals: Full-service vacation rental manager with proprietary technology platform and local team model, closely mirroring Zodiak's tech-driven full-service approach.
• RedAwning: Full-service vacation rental management company combining channel distribution, dynamic pricing, and property management services for individual investors.
• Bachcare: New Zealand's largest dedicated holiday rental management company (operates Bookabach). Direct competitor in the same Auckland and NZ vacation rental management category with comparable full-service offerings.

Emerging players

• Hostaway: Vacation rental management software with channel manager, dynamic pricing, and direct booking capabilities. Comparable in technology stack to Zodiak's proprietary systems.
• Hospitable: AI-powered short-term rental automation platform offering messaging automation, dynamic pricing, and operations tooling directly to hosts and small managers.

Regional players

• Crockers Property Management: Auckland-based long-term residential property management firm. Comparable to Zodiak's LTR service line and a competitor for the same Auckland investor clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zodiakmanagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zodiak-management
• Instagraminstagram.com/zodiak_management

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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