Site Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic leader skilled in providing efficient and effective management of people and facilities._

**Mō te Pakihi | About the Organisation**:
Manaaki Whenua -Landcare Research (MWLR) is Aotearoa 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.

**Kōrero mō te tūranga **| **About the role**

The purpose of this role is to provide effective management of the site, infrastructure and associated staff and facilities located at MWLR's Auckland site. While site management is the substantive role, there is also the opportunity to contribute to the national management and leadership of site security services.

You will work in a supportive team and actively contribute to the leadership of site operations services. You will champion and lead our national site security function. Accountabilities are broad and encompass management of the facility, site/office services and people leadership, in addition to financial, project, contract, tenant and environment / health and safety risk management.

This position is permanent, full time, reports to the National Manager - Site Operations, Assets and Infrastructure, and is based at our Auckland (St Johns) site.

**Ō pūmanawa | About you**

**_ Example_**

You will have the ability to work closely with the site operations team to maintain a well-run site and drive a positive experience for staff, tenants, stakeholders and visitors. You will regularly liaise with other leaders, including your site operations manager colleagues from other sites, to support development and delivery of fully compliant national facilities management services. You will be highly motivated, enjoy a large degree of autonomy, and be able to utilise your interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in the execution of your role.

**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 Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on._

**Applications close on 13 November 2024 at 8am NZT.**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
56960- Posted on
04 Nov 2024- Closes on
13 Nov 2024 09:00- Location(s)
Motueka, New Zealand, Nelson, South Island, Blenheim, Remote Working, Auckland, Greymouth, Christchurch, Twizel, Lauder, Dunedin, Gore, Invercargill, Clyde- Expertise
Management and Support Services, Asset & Facilities Management- Job level(s)
Management- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Position Description - Site Operations Manager Auckland Oct 24.pdf