Manager Facilities Operations

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Looking around our vibrant city, you'll see a variety of Council-owned buildings, both historic and modern, including libraries, community hubs, service centres, Te Hononga Civic Offices and the Art Gallery. Our Facilities Management team is dedicated to maintaining these important spaces, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and welcoming for both staff and the community.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As Manager Facilities Operations, you’ll lead the operational delivery across multiple sites and services ensuring everything runs effectively day-to-day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team delivering operations across community and corporate facilities
• Overseeing security across key sites, including public spaces and city assets
• Managing fleet operations, including vehicles, charging, and telematics
• Owning budget performance and making sound commercial decisions
• Building strong relationships across internal stakeholders at all levels
• Ensuring practical, effective management of facilities, assets, and access systems

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivery, performance, and continuous improvement.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You’re an experienced operations leader who knows how to get the best from people and systems.

You will bring:

• Proven people leadership, with a focus on capability, workload, and team morale
• Strong stakeholder management skills across a range of levels
• Solid commercial judgement and experience managing budgets
• Experience in facilities, operations, security, or similar environments
• An interest in sustainability and improving how services are delivered
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence

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What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

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• Hours of work – Monday to Friday
• Position - Permanent, full-time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $115,466 to $128, 295 per annum based on a 40 hour week.
• Closing Date - 26 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.