Manager - Asset Management and Facilities

3 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for facilities, asset planning and data management? The Christchurch City Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of Manager, Asset Management and Facilities within the Facilities and Asset Planning Team.

**About Us**:
At Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to creating a better future for our community. Our commitment to encouraging an active lifestyle, fostering community connections, and contributing to the growth of Ōtautahi Christchurch is at the core of what we do.

**Role Overview**:
As the Manager, Asset Management & Facilities, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective delivery of operational services and ensuring asset planning, management and maintenance for facilities across Council. This key leadership position leads a team of approximately 25 staff and involves coordinating resources, fostering collaboration within the Corporate Services Group and across Council teams, and ensuring the sustainable management of assets in alignment with the Council's strategic goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership to a team of facilities and asset planning & data management professionals, ensuring the successful delivery of projects impacting diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ensure the team is consistently working collaboratively with other Council Units and Groups.
- Implement best practice for Facilities Management.
- Provide resources and effective processes to support the planning, construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of Council's assets.
- Drive operational excellence by establishing robust processes for contract management and strategic asset management.
- Provide technical advice across Council to ensure Council facilities and assets are of a high standard.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships across Council and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the sustainable management of assets in accordance with the City's strategic documents and statutory requirements.
- Prepare regular progress and financial management reports.
- Provide input into the production of the annual plan and budgets.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Tertiary qualification at Degree level in a relevant area or related discipline, or extensive practical experience in a similar role.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities Management, including 5 years of people management experience.
- Ideally previous local government experience.

**Key Competencies**:

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Proven experience in building key partnerships and relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong customer focus with a passion for continuous improvement
- A strategic focus, considering historical factors and potential future developments affecting team activities.
- Excellent communication skills, promoting two-way communication and feedback.

Christchurch City Council is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - Fulltime Permanent Position
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._



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