Manager - Facilities Infrastructure & Operations

This role is critical to the management of complex scientific environments across multiple locations, requiring a unique blend of strategic, technical, and leadership skills, plus a strong understanding of science infrastructure and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Management & Operations: Oversee the operations and maintenance of scientific facilities, ensuring compliance with scientific and safety standards.
• Infrastructure Development: Lead new infrastructure projects, including laboratory renovation fit-outs and new constructions
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic and implementation plans for long-term facilities infrastructure and asset management, ensuring alignment with the goals of science operations.
• Team Integration: Lead and integrate regional facilities teams, fostering collaboration and efficiency across multiple sites in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch
• Project Management: Manage building projects from small to large-scale, explore innovative infrastructure solutions, and oversee capital planning.
• Compliance & Certification: Ensure all facilities meet necessary certifications, standards and security requirements
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven background in managing complex facilities, particularly in scientific or laboratory settings.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and integrate diverse teams and ensure effective communication.
• Technical Insight: Solid understanding of laboratory specifications, operational models, and compliance requirements.
• Project Management: Extensive experience managing a range of small to large building projects and infrastructure planning.
• Strategic Thinking:Ability to explore innovative solutions, optimise resources, and engage in long-term planning.
  
  

Why Join this team?

Our client’s mission is to keep New Zealand communities safe, healthy, and prosperous through smart and sustainable science. The organisation is a world leader in scientific research, known for its innovative solutions and high-quality services. As part of the team, you’ll contribute to important work that safeguards public health, food safety, environmental resources, and justice systems.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for science infrastructure and facilities management, we invite you to apply and join us in making a difference in New Zealand and beyond.

Want to know more? Call Serena Daysh on 022 184 2126 or email [email protected]

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Serena Daysh on +6444719734