Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading University ranked 13th place in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rankings for sustainability. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers. We are a comprehensive, research-intensive institution with eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions, creating an evolving and dynamic organisational culture that values excellence, respect, and a commitment to service.

The Property Services team provides a leading-edge planning and development consultancy that contributes to the University of Auckland's success by providing high-quality physical environments. We build and service some of the country's largest and most complex buildings and construction projects.

Our significant Property Portfolio of over 200 buildings, including the award-winning B201, represents a vibrant, valuable, and complex network of physical spaces that enable learning and teaching, research and innovation, and support the student experience.

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi 

We are seeking a Strategic Asset Manager to help convert the institution’s strategic direction and mission into strategic asset management objectives and strategies.

Reporting to the Associate Director – Facilities, the Strategic Asset Manager provides strategic advice on asset management to the senior executives across three key asset portfolios – Property, Digital and Research & Teaching. We are looking for someone with the high-level experience required to communicate an inspired and compelling vision and sense of core purpose that motivates and inspires stakeholders regarding Asset Management.

The Strategic Asset Manager is integral to providing a safe and secure environment for the University community to minimise the risk of harm to staff, students and visitors and the risk of interruption to University business.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Lead the integrated Asset Management Team to provide strategic, tactical and operational asset management support and training to ensure efficient and effective lifecycle management.
• Develop and review strategic asset management documents and related policies, frameworks and guides to ensure good asset management practices across the University’s asset portfolios.
• Ensure that all asset data & information is recorded, audited and appropriate actions taken to minimise risk to people and property.
• Conduct Asset Risk Assessments throughout the University Campuses to ensure that high risk areas are identified, and appropriate measures applied using both technical and non-technical resources.
• Lead the development and implementation of the continuous improvement initiatives around strategic, tactical and operational asset management and the levels of services delivered by key asset portfolios
• Emergency Response Management including taking an active role during any critical incidents/emergencies and review of Emergency Operational procedures.
• Contract Management including audit of asset-related service contracts to ensure quality of staff and services are met.
• Environmental Sustainability

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

About the team | Mō tō mātou

You will be joining one of Auckland’s largest property teams with an extensive property portfolio. We have over 200 buildings, from our newly built recreation centre to accommodation blocks, heritage sites and much more. You will join our facilities team, which is responsible for keeping our buildings running and ensuring that our students and staff have the best possible environments.

About you | He kōrero mōu

We are looking for a qualified senior Asset Management specialist with significant experience leading and influencing large and diverse teams within complex asset portfolios and the personal attributes to inspire and lead across the University. Key attributes for this role include excellent communication and negotiation skills, the ability to build relationship with stakeholders across all levels, ability to work under pressure and most of all to be a key contributor and team player across project teams.

We are seeking | E rapua ana mātou

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s) in management, engineering, architecture or property.
• Broad or working knowledge of asset management best practice guidelines like ISO55001 and training and certifications relevant to Asset Management such as IPWEA (Āpōpō) AM foundation courses or Asset Management Council’s certification scheme etc
• Strong communication skills, the ability to write formal reports, and a functional understanding of Excel spreadsheets (graphing, trending, etc.).
• Experience with engaging, reviewing and supervising consultants and contractors. As well as the ability to partake in asset/building discussions with confidence and knowledge.
• Experience in governing and leading the fields of property, research and digital asset management, preferably in a tertiary education sector.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution located in one of the world’s most liveable cities. We foster an environment that enables your natural abilities and rewards your hard work.

Our commitment is to provide a supportive working environment with benefits that include:

• A permanent role with a 37.5-hour work week.
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme.
• Competitive salaries with five weeks annual leave and the option to buy and sell additional leave.
• Flexible employment practices, including working from home and adaptive working hours.
• A leading and inclusive parental leave policy.

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Wednesday, the 31st of July 2024, to be considered.

Please include a short Cover Letter and your CV highlighting why you are interested in joining us and how you can meet the requirements of our vacancy.

You can reach out to Josh Chapman (Senior Recruitment Consultant | Mātanga Kimi Kaimahi) via [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

Please note, we do not accept direct email applications. 

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz