Facilities Manager - Upper Harbour and Hibiscus & Bays | 2 Year Fixed Term

• Showcase your Built and Open Space skills and experience
• Manage the area’s facilities effectively and efficiently
• Opportunity until end of December 2026

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 

Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is committed to making great places Aucklanders love while supporting a number of related services such as asset management and renewals of existing structures and open areas. We work to build, maintain and renew our world class community buildings and public spaces including parks, walkways, libraries and leisure centres. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes. 

Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, you’ll be the subject matter expert for the assets in your area, and help deliver a seamless high performing facility management service.  

As Facilities Manager you’ll oversee the delivery of day to day facility management across the built and open spaces that our community uses.  You’ll lead the management of facility maintenance across your local board area while developing a comprehensive understanding of the portfolios’ built and park assets. While overseeing the performance of our contractors, you’ll drive continuous improvement and robust Health and Safety practices. 

You’ll be responsible for managing budgets and ensuring maximisation of value for money and quality while developing and maintaining excellent customer experience and stakeholder relationships. 
 
He kōrero mōu: About you
 
You’ll have experience in facilities maintenance management across built and open spaces alongside expertise in practical asset operational management. You’ll have technical knowledge in an area such as parks and open space management, horticulture, HVAC, building compliance, electrical, plumbing and/or other specialist subject matter areas, including Health and Safety. 

With strong communication and collaboration skills, you’ll bring capability in report writing and analysis, budget management and financial tracking. Much of your focus will be on managing maintenance programs, asset types, compliance of assets along with the ability to drive high performance and value from our suppliers. 
 
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
 
We will offer you a career enhancing opportunity, competitive remuneration and to be part of Auckland’s meaningful history. At the forefront of our community development, you will be part of a team that is dynamic and passionate about what PCF does. You will play a crucial role, not only in PCF but across Auckland Council. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will have some flexibility with how those hours are set. 
 
If you are high performing, passionate about Auckland and the world around you and would like the chance to make tangible and visible improvements to our environment, then join us. Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by cover letter along with your CV. 

You will be based predominantly in the Albany office.
 
Applications close Sunday, 20th October 2024

You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you will be required to regularly travel to sites. 
 
This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.