Associate Director

University Services
Palmerston North
Massey University operates a significant Estates portfolio across three campuses. The portfolio is diverse in its age and condition with over 500 buildings and a value in excess of $1.5B. Each campus has its own identity and character and is supported by a local Campus Services Team and a national Estates Management Team. Together we plan, deliver, and maintain the physical environment in which learning, teaching and research success is achieved.
About the role
We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic asset management professional to lead our established and high performing Information, Systems and Space team in the Manawatū. You will use your experience and knowledge of systems administration, asset management and strategic planning, data quality processes, space/property management and people management to lead the team in delivering high quality, fully compliant, estates related outcomes and services to meet the needs of our staff and student stakeholders.
This senior management role is the lead business owner of the various systems used within the Estates Management portfolio. For those systems you will drive the data quality and associated processes to capture change, and the strategic planning development, deployment, and maintenance. You will build effective relationships with internal staff colleagues, members of the wider University community and external support vendors.
The support of these Estates systems, together with data integration with wider University systems, contributes to compliance assurance, benchmarking and creates the best information possible for Estates related decision making and reporting.
The role also participates and contributes to the future direction of Estates Management at Massey and supports broader University initiatives. For example, you will work closely with colleagues across the University to support the Climate Action Plan deliverables, and lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance capabilities across the Estates Team.
- You are an experienced systems administrator or product owner working in the field of FM and/or Asset Management/Operations with a related qualification in information systems or asset management
- You will have excellent problem-solving skills and be methodical in reporting on progress against a variety of targets.
- You will be comfortable with people and be able to build rapport and trust quickly
- You will be a capable leader with a focus on delivering excellent service
- Excellent oral and written skills are essential to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
- An organised, detailed, and thorough approach to routine tasks and project management
- Ability to produce quality work at a high level both as an individual and as part of a team
- A willingness to learn to develop new skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of operating as a Te Tiriti-led organisation

**Experience in the following will be an advantage**:

- Direct management/systems experience with IBM Maximo Asset and Work Management product
- Exposure to various Facilities Management systems such as BMS, Access Control, Sustainability and Energy Management etc.
- Ability to demonstration prior experience with translating business requirements into system process solutions
- Reporting experience within a Tertiary Education/public sector environment, and an awareness of compliance requirements within the Facilities Management space
- Space/Property Management
- CAD/BIM, general document control, data quality management
- Asset Management experience, with an understanding of data capture and information management, data quality, reporting and presentation techniques

**In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers**:

- Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
- Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
- Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
- Discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities
- Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ.
- Access to a wonderful on-Campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū Campus
- Comprehensive professional development and training programmes

This position will be based at the Manawatū Campus in Palmerston North.
If you want to grow your career and become part of our team, we would love to hear from you