Facilities Management Officer

2 weeks ago

Waikato District Waikato, New Zealand Thames-Coromandel District Council Full time

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.

Our Head office in Ngaaruawaahia is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working.

The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.

**About this role**:
Our Council Facilities Team has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our awesome organisation. We're looking for someone who goes the extra mile for customers, and is solution orientated with a proactive approach.

Waikato District Council is home to over 150 facilities that provide services for our community to come together and connect in and the maintenance of these is the purpose of the Council Facilities Team. Our facilities range from libraries, aquatic centres, pensioner units, public toilets, all the way to changing rooms and pump sheds. As the Facilities Management Officer, you will provide support and have oversight of the maintenance and care for all our facilities as well as our vehicle fleet. This includes ensuring our fleet is well-maintained, compliant, and fit for purpose to support the delivery of services across the district.

**What I do?**

Based at our Ngaaruawaahia Office, you'll work closely with our contractors, internal and external customers while supporting the Facilities Team to keep the council assets/fleet maintained and compliant. Each day will be different, the tasks will vary and you will need to be adaptable in a fast paced and changing environment.

**What I bring?**

You'll have experience in facilities maintenance and contract management along with an understanding of local government. You will also be well versed with Fleet and Project Management. You'll be organised and show your initiative and enjoy working with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.

If you're forward thinking, have the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and want to join a team that are delivering a great service to our community, then we want to talk with you

**Why join our team**:
We are an organisation embracing flexible working. You have the possibility of working from throughout our beautiful district in a manner that works for you, the business and our communities. The team you would join has fun while they work, enjoys a laugh and is highly respected throughout the organisation. Our applicants do need to have existing rights to work in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

**Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 17th September 2025 at 11:59PM**
- Reference #
- 37041
- Posted on
- 02 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 17 Sep 2025 23:59
- Location(s)
- Ngaaruawaahia
- Expertise
- Parks & Facilities
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time

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