Regional Facilities Manager

2 days ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand BGIS Full time

**Regional Facilities Manager - Palmerston North**

**Location**:Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui (On-Site)
**Company**:BGIS
**Employment Type**:Full-Time / Permanent

**About BGIS**

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, providing innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency and enhance workplace performance. With over 10,000 employees managing over 50,000 facilities globally, we deliver world-class services to clients in sectors such as Government, Healthcare, Defence, Education, and Utilities.

**The Role**

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic **Regional Facilities Manager**to lead our Central Region operations from Palmerston North. This high-impact role is responsible for delivering exceptional facilities management services, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and team engagement.

Your primary objective is to provide leadership, direction, and commercial oversight to drive financial performance, enhance service delivery, and align operations with company values and client expectations.

**Key Responsibilities Include**:

- Lead a high-performing team to ensure contract and business management excellence.
- Drive financial performance by managing budgets, forecasting, and key financial indicators (e.g., EBITA, WIP, cash flow).
- Manage preventative and reactive maintenance across the region, using the CMMS to track and report on asset performance.
- Oversee service contracts, inspections, subcontractor management, and compliance with legislative and contract obligations.
- Drive customer satisfaction and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and reporting.
- Lead safety and sustainability initiatives, ensuring WHSE systems are fully embedded into daily operations.
- Promote a culture of development, inclusion, and continuous improvement within your team.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives including contract tendering, risk management, and service innovation.

**About You**

We’re looking for a proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and people development.

**Essential**:

- Proven experience in Facilities Management or similar operational leadership role
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP and CMMS experience preferred
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and client relationship management
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive performance
- Understanding of NZ legislation relating to building services, contracts, and WHSE

**Desirable**:

- Process improvement and project delivery experience
- Working knowledge of government or commercial contracts

**Why Join Us**

✔ Dynamic and supportive team environment
✔ Industry-leading training and career development
✔ Flexible working and work-life balance
✔ Paid volunteer and parental leave
✔ Inclusive workplace culture
✔ Ranked 3rd in 2024 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work
✔ Recognition programs and employee rewards
✔ Commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation

**How to Apply**

If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference in the Lower Central Region, we want to hear from you.

**Eligibility**

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand.

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