New Zealand: Facilities Manager

Job Description

The Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) is seeking the right candidate for the role of Facilities Manager. This is a permanent full-time position based in Auckland at the Facilities Management Office at the Pah Road Meetinghouse in Mount Roskill.

As Facilities Manager, you will manage, support, and monitor the operations and maintenance of Church facilities within a geographic boundary under the direction of the New Zealand Regional Facilities Manager. The role serves as the main point of contact for all physical facility-related inquiries and concerns. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in preventing building deterioration and prolonging building life through diligent adherence to operations and maintenance processes and standards. You will be responsible for the planning and functional adequacy of Church meetinghouses and related properties in addition to coordinating their maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously preparing and implementing operations and maintenance plans
• Scoping and pricing building replacements and improvement projects
• Diligently inspecting facilities to ensure compliance with approved standards
• Competently managing resources including staff, contractors, and vendors to execute annual plans
• Skilfully securing contractors and vendors, ensuring that work and services meet established specifications
• Carefully managing allocated budgets within defined parameters
  
  

Qualifications

• Completed or commenced tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field with a minimum five years’ experience in facility management, property management, or a related industry (equivalent combinations of qualifications and experience may be considered)
• A consistent work history with proven frontline management skills in a multi-discipline work environment, including supervision of employees and the ability to manage difficult situations to achieve a positive and appropriate resolution
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (oral and written) with employees, priesthood leaders and other customers, contractors, and vendors
• Currently hold (and continue to hold) a valid driver’s license
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new applications
• Experience working in a professional environment
• Uses wise judgment and has high integrity