Senior Site Facilities Manager

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Site Facilities Manager tojoin our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high performance team.Reporting toRegional Operations Manageryoull help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa The Opportunity

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice that proactively manages and delivers to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites.

We are currently seeking a Senior Site Facilities Manager to join our team at the Department of Corrections in Rimutaka Prison. Our Senior Site Facilities Manager is a critical role with responsibility for leading a team ensuring on time and quality jobs delivery to our customer and delivering on the required financial outcomes of the Contract. To be successful in this role you will bring us strong people leaderships skills great relationship management skills good commercial acumen proven facilities management experience and a collaborative working style.

Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

• Champion a proactive Zero Harm culture driving active engagement and safe work practices across all site operations

• Lead and inspire the site team providing clear direction strong people leadership and alignment with company values

• Build and maintain positive collaborative customer relationships ensuring all interactions are professional and solutions-focused

• Deliver projects safely on time within budget and to quality/KPI standards while optimising productivity and resource utilisation

• Oversee effective use of subcontractors and self-delivery teams to maximise efficiency and performance outcomes

• Manage site financials and compliance including budgets KPIs and regulatory requirements (e.g. BWOF HSNO) ensuring full operational accountability

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.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills

Were looking for someone who is passionate about going the extra mile! You are motivated and ready for the opportunity to take on a leadership role to achieve a high standard performance. You will also bring with you:

• Minimum 3-5 years management level experience within the facilities industry

• Strong analytical and numeric skills.

• Proven financial skills and an ability to both manage costs and drive improved productivity.

• Experience in driving operational activities to ensure quality is achieved work is completed to schedule and rework is minimised.

• Current working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and proven commitment to Health & Safety.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Strong communicator who is able to work and achieve autonomously and as part of a team.

• Intermediate level of computer literacy including MS Outlook Word and Excel.

• Must hold a current full drivers license.

More than anything youll bring a strong work ethic a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

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 731343.

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.