Facilities Manager - Henderson/Massey

Date: 16 Sep 2024

Location: West Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

 

  • Showcase your Built Space skills and experience
  • Manage our Henderson-Massey based facilities effectively and efficiently
  • Work collaboratively to deliver on local board, Auckland and Māori plans as well as community aspirations

 

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. Committed to a lifecycle approach to asset management, 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 Manager of Area Operations you will be the subject matter expert for the assets in your area. You’ll inspire the delivery of a seamless high performing facility management service to all Community Facility Assets across the Henderson-Massey Local Board area, covering both urban and rural areas, town centres, all buildings and open spaces, through excellent contractor management and communication. 


As one of our Facilities Managers you will oversee the delivery of effective and efficient day to day facility management across the built and open spaces that our community uses, with a particular focus on the built space.  In this role, you will lead the management of facility maintenance across your local board area while developing a comprehensive understanding of the portfolios’ built and park assets. 

 

Additionally, you will 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 relevant experience in facilities maintenance management across built spaces alongside expertise in practical asset operational management. You’ll have demonstrable technical knowledge in HVAC, building compliance, electrical, plumbing and/or other specialist subject matter areas, including Health and Safety. 

 

You’ll know your assets and how they perform, have the ability to make decisions on the spot, communicate well with strong collaboration skills and demonstrated capability in report writing and analysis, budget management and financial tracking. 

 

Much of your focus will be on managing complex 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. 

 

Applications close Sunday, 29th September 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 various Community Facility sites across the Auckland region.
 
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.