Facilities and Services Manager

About the University

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand's foremost university, employing over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students. It stands as one of the largest employers in New Zealand.

Role Overview

We invite applications for the position of Facilities and Services Manager within the Faculty of Engineering and Design. The successful candidate will oversee the facilities team responsible for ensuring functional and effective spaces for the faculty's academic and administrative departments. This role serves as the key contact with Campus Environment to guarantee adequate maintenance, cleaning, access control, space planning, and minor capital projects are delivered. Additionally, the position entails ensuring compliance with health and safety, containment, sustainability, and environmental standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and guide the Facilities team to achieve its objectives.
• Implement operational strategies and plans for Facilities and Services.
• Coordinate and manage Minor Capital Works projects within the faculty.
• Collaborate with Property Services regarding space planning initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with other Facilities and Services Managers and departments university-wide.
• Oversee and monitor service delivery across all Facilities and Services functions.

Candidate Profile

• Possess at least five years of experience in operational or facilities roles with demonstrated leadership of small teams.
• Proven capability in ensuring health and safety compliance within a working environment.
• Familiarity with reporting systems, administrative processes, and general information systems.
• Experience in team development, managing change effectively, and fostering cooperative work cultures.

Successful candidates will be proactive self-starters with strong interpersonal skills, adept at stakeholder engagement, and able to perform well within complex and ambiguous frameworks.

Benefits Offered

• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options and flexible hours.
• Participation in a 6.75% company superannuation scheme.
• Competitive annual salary ranging from $87,000 to $107,500 based on qualifications and experience.
• Five weeks of paid annual leave.
• Access to career development programs, discounted parking, generous parental leave, childcare support, and discounts on various services.

Additional Information

The University of Auckland is committed to upholding the Treaty of Waitangi and fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a safe and supportive environment for all staff and students, including Māori, Pacific peoples, women, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and parents. The university is dedicated to flexible work practices and supporting personal circumstances.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit their cover letter and CV online by 16th September 2026. Early closure of applications may occur upon finding a suitable candidate.