Facilities Manager

**Mō te Pakihi | About the Company**:
Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.

**K**ō**rero m**ō** te t**ū**ranga**|**About the role**

The purpose of this role is to support the business by providing effective management of the site facilities and infrastructure at Tamaki in alignment with site operations plans and regulatory requirements. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our complex site, including acting as a key liaison with our employees, tenants, visitors and contractors. This role is crucial in ensuring process implementation and operational effectiveness.

This position is permanent/full time, reports to the Site Operations Manager, and is based at our Auckland (Tamaki) site in St Johns.

**Ō pūmanawa | About you**

To ensure your success in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar Facilities Management role, with extensive operational and contractor management experience.
- Experience in driving operational activities to ensure quality is achieved, work is completed to schedule, and contractors are effectively deployed to improve productivity and manage costs.
- A sound understanding and working knowledge of technical maintenance requirements as well as relevant legal and compliance frameworks in New Zealand relating to facilities management. A working knowledge of building systems e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. would be ideal.
- The ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with employees, tenants, visitors and contractors. You will have a track record in fostering positive, collaborative relationships to ensure constructive interactions.
- A strong commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to learn and develop.
- A practical and innovative mindset, with the ability to quickly identify issues and implement solutions.
- Current working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and proven commitment to Health & Safety.
- Strong communicator who is able to work and achieve autonomously and as part of a team.
- Able to adjust to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges.
- Consistent and dependable in fulfilling responsibilities and supporting the team.
- Intermediate level of computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Experience leading others through direct management is welcomed, as well as a willingness to be hands-on and to step up
- Must hold a current full driver's license.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

Manaaki Whenua embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms including ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We also welcome and support neurodiverse individuals and recognise the value of different ways of thinking.

**Applications close on Monday 23 June 2024 at 9am NZT**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
- Manaaki Whenua
- Reference #
- 58609
- Posted on
- 06 Jun 2025
- Closes on
- 23 Jun 2025 09:00
- Location(s)
- Auckland
- Expertise
- Asset & Facilities Management
- Job level(s)
- Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent
- More details (document)
- Position Description - Facilities Manager Tamaki - May 2025 FINAL.pdf