Campus Facilities & Operations Leader (Multi‑Site)

UP Education; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Multicultural environment

Job summary

UP Education's Auckland campuses AIS and UPIC are seeking an experienced Facilities & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day campus operations, facilities management, and health and safety across multiple sites in Auckland.

You will lead a team of Campus Operations Coordinators, manage budgets, liaise with landlords and contractors, ensure building compliance, and coordinate safety across laboratories and common areas, with occasional Wellington travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, site operations or a health and safety leadership role.
• Experience leading multi-location teams.
• Knowledge of NZ health and safety requirements, building compliance and fire safety processes.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, budgets and capex.
• Strong risk assessment, incident management and emergency response capabilities.
• Excellent communication with staff, contractors, regulators and senior leaders.
• Understanding of diverse student communities, including international learners.
• Tertiary qualification in facilities management/health and safety or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Campus Operations Coordinators, setting priorities and service standards.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, repairs and improvement projects.
• Manage facilities budgets, capex planning, procurement and invoices.
• Liaise with landlords, contractors and suppliers; monitor performance.
• Maintain building compliance and fire safety processes and evacuation plans.
• Lead health and safety risk management and investigations.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Oversee security and access systems and record-keeping.
• Coordinate facility safety for science laboratories and related staff.
• Support day-to-day campus services and events readiness.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Clear communication

Cultural awareness

Strategic planning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in facilities management/health and safety

Job description

UP Education's Auckland campuses AIS and UPIC are seeking an experienced Facilities & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day campus operations, facilities management, and health and safety across multiple sites in Auckland.

You will lead a team of Campus Operations Coordinators, manage budgets, liaise with landlords and contractors, ensure building compliance, and coordinate safety across laboratories and common areas, with occasional Wellington travel.