Facilities Management – Property Services

Property Services provide a leading edge facilities management, planning and development service that contributes to the success of the University of Auckland as a vibrant and progressive University. This is achieved through customer focused support services, which include:

• High level facilities planning and development advice
• Strategic management of the University’s assets; and
• The provision of a quality physical environment

You will be required to manage planned and unplanned maintenance of the University’s buildings and utilities by overseeing internal staff and contracted resources. You will need to be able to ensure optimal allocation of internal and contracted resources to maintain the most efficient and cost effective delivery of maintenance services. Along with this, you will ensure best practice, legal requirements and high levels of health and safety are met. This role works directly with one of our most technical and diverse portfolio’s so a background working in technical environments is a must.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced leader with extensive commercial maintenance experience to manage a diverse building portfolio. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to provide direction to staff and oversee contractors. In addition to this you will have:

• A minimum of 7 years commercial and project management experience in a facilities or construction related environment.
• Demonstrable experience with complex building portfolios.
• Experience managing contracts and budgets along with confidence in Microsoft Windows-based systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven experience in a construction, electrical or mechanical field.
• An ability in dealing with finance and budgets.

Why work for us?

• Opportunity to manage an exciting and diverse portfolio.
• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum.
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Over 300 different career development courses.
• Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

A copy of the Position Description can be found HERE

Applications close Sunday 24th November 2019. All applications must be made online.

Please apply online at our careers site. Any additional enquiries can be directed to Joshua Chapman at [email protected]

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