Senior Advisor Property Standards and Compliance

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities.
- Play a key part within the Fire & Emergency NZ Property Team.
- Salary range $114,663 - $127,404, actual salary dependent on skills and experience.

Use your property and facilities management experience in this position based in Wellington or Christchurch with option to WFH 1-2 days a week.

**Mo tenei turanga - about the role**

Reporting to the Manager Property Strategy and Asset Management, this position will ensure Fire and Emergency are meeting property standards, compliance and helping to manage risk for its facilities. You will manage a high-level overview, managing and updating policies, processes, and systems to ensure we are meeting compliance regulations. You will work closely with our Regional Property Teams to proactively managing health and safety risks focusing on issues such as asbestos, seismic, fire, and fume management.

This position can be located out of our Wellington or Christchurch, offices, and has the option to work from home 1-2 days a week on arrangement with your manager.

**Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role**:
Bring your strong background in high level property, asset, or facilities management, along with your excellent knowledge of sectoral health and safety considerations, including asbestos, seismic projects and IL4 construction, ground remediation, and other property-related risks.

You will bring your high-level strategic overview along with your experience drafting and updating relevant policies, processes, and systems.

**To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have**:

- A relevant degree in Asset or Facilities Management or equivalent experience.
- Substantial experience in Property Compliance Management.
- Experience in Contractor and Contact Management.
- Demonstrable experience working on asbestos, and seismic projects.
- Experience with IL4 construction for other property related projects.
- Proven relationship building skills with the ability to use evidence to empower others.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills working with a wide range of stakeholders.

**He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou? - Why you will enjoy working here**

As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.

**Benefits**
- Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%.
- Hybrid working options available.
- Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees.
- A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself.

**The salary range for this role is $114,663 - $127,404 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.**

**Ko wai matou - who are we?**

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
- We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
- We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
- We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga

**Ko te tono mai - How to apply**:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

**Applications close: Sunday 18th May 2025**

**Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.