Job Title

Facility Manager

Job Description Summary

This role is for a Facility Manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the reactive and planned maintenance works at the Waikeria Prison site.

Job Description

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Facility Manager to lead the delivery of facilities services at Waikeria Prison, this will include the administration of both a National and Public Private Partnership contract. This role is responsible for ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with the Project Agreement, managing subcontractors and internal trade teams, driving performance to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting results to key stakeholders.

You will be instrumental in maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and contributing to financial and operational reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in facilities or property management.

About you:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in trade, property, or facilities management.

At least 3 years in a facilities or property management role.

Proven ability to manage subcontractors and internal teams.

Strong financial acumen and experience with reporting and KPI analysis.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel (advanced), SharePoint, and Power BI.

Experience with CMMS systems (desirable).

Sound understanding of HSSEQ systems, risk management, and NZ health and safety legislation.

A solutions-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, hands-on leadership role.

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

Prioritising career progression and fostering a promotion-from-within culture.

Leveraging global opportunities to retain top talent.

Encouraging continuous learning and development opportunities.

Rewarding our people with a comprehensive employee benefits programme.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”