Space Planner/analyst

Space Planner/Analyst

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**PROPERTY SERVICES**
**ASSET MANAGEMENT UNIT**

**_About our team/Mō te tīma_**

When staff, students, and the public step onto our campuses, they experience a range of learning and research environments, including classrooms, world leading laboratories and libraries. They admire the historic Clocktower Building, enjoy our extensive art collection, stroll the beautiful grounds, and buy refreshments.

The dedicated efforts of Property Services Division employees shape these experiences. We're the physical foundation of the teaching, research, learning and social interaction that takes place at the University, and we're proud of the important role we play.

The Division is responsible for buildings with a replacement cost of NZ$2.5 billion, and more than 22,000 hectares of land. With over 3,500 University Staff and 20,000 students, it's a bit like helping to run a small town.

**_The role/Te mahi_**

The University of Otago’s Property Services Division is looking for an able space planner/analyst to join the team. This is an exciting time for our Space Team - the ways students and staff use space are changing rapidly, and we are introducing new technology to help us respond and manage these changing needs.

The primary purpose of this role is to support efficient utilisation of the University’s property portfolio by:

- Proactively partnering with internal customers to understand their current and emerging space needs.
- Effectively and efficiently managing the space database, including the budgeting and allocation of occupancy charges to University departments.
- Analysing and reporting on space data, providing information needed to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Championing the adoption of new space software and processes aligned to ISO 55001 Asset Management.
- Identifying and delivering innovative and future-focussed space management tools and solutions.

Keen attention to detail coupled with a strong client focused, service excellence mindset is critical to success in this role.

**_Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_**

The successful applicant will ideally have a tertiary qualification in architecture, building or facilities management and/or extensive relevant experience in the analysis and management of databases and resolution of space planning issues.

Other preferred characteristics include:

- Customer service focus.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Imagination and lateral thinking abilities.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, with a practical working knowledge of Revit being a definite advantage.
- Ability to understand specialist space requirements.

As part of the Asset Management Unit, you will work collaboratively alongside an array of our in-house Property Professionals such as Asset Managers, Facilities Managers, Property Managers, Compliance Officers, Architectural Technicians and our dedicated Trade Services Team.

**_Further details/Pūroko_**

This is a permanent, full-time position.

We offer competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here. Employee Benefits

For further information regarding the position, please contact Diana Horn, via the contact details below.

**_Application/Tono_**

Applications will be reviewed upon submission. The University reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time.