National Facilities Manager

We currently have an opportunity for a National Facilities Manager tojoin our Asset Management & Facilities Management contract with the Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) team and play a key role in delivering the Facilities Management (FM) service across New Zealand.

Te Kōwhiringa The Opportunity

Downer provides asset and facilities services to Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Aligned to the LINZ Crown Property business unit these are managed as residential (Built Structures) and non-residential (Land & Waterways) property portfolios. These properties are spread across New Zealand in many cases rural and remote locations. The property types are wide ranging and include land residential railway/rail stations lake/riverbeds forests commercial hospital/medical farms state coal reserves and industrial sites.

The National Facilities Managers are responsible for the overall business performance and people/SDP leadership of Downers LINZ sites.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

• Embed and actively promote a Zero Harm culture across all portfolio sites ensuring strong engagement from all team members.

• Provide clear leadership and direction to subcontractors and business partners including Downer Direct (Contact Centre).

• Manage overall portfolio performance delivering financial targets KPIs and cost control outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong collaborative customer relationships with consistently positive interactions.

• Identify manage and escalate business risks as required.

• Ensure all sites deliver work safely cost-effectively with quality and in line with contracted KPIs and compliance obligations (i.e. BWOF and HSNO); as required.

• Take ownership of Priority 1 (P1) and emergency events including after-hours on-call support and escalation management.

• Drive effective resourcing subcontractor engagement innovation continuous improvement and embed Downer Values across the portfolio.

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused enjoys a challenge and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client. This role is open to candidates residing in Auckland Wellington Christchurch and Hamilton.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills

• Minimum 5 years management experience within the facilities industry.

• Strong leadership capability with proven interpersonal skills.

• Effective communicator able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

• Strong analytical numerical and data interpretation skills to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen including cost control and productivity improvement.

• Proven ability to drive operational performance ensuring quality outcomes on-time delivery and minimal rework.

• Excellent time management organisational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines.

• Current knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 intermediate MS Office skills and willingness to travel with a full drivers licence.

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation

At Downer we plan create and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working here

Were proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally youll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• : healthcare discounts great savings on retail purchases car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process just let us know were here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply
Click APPLY and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 729852.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.