Facilities and Contract Manager

seek.co.nz; Richmond; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Laptop

Professional development

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning and waste recycling contracts across multiple client sites in the Nelson/Tasman region. This hands-on role works with the Operations Manager and manages several employees, client relationships, H&S, premises oversight and contract performance.

Key priorities include building strong relationships with clients and staff, reporting KPIs accurately, and driving improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, with training provided on company ethics and operations
• Ability to report KPIs and implement improvements
• Willingness to travel between sites and work evenings/weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of commercial cleaning across multiple contract sites
• Maintain client relationships through regular communication and site visits
• Ensure each contract meets service levels, specs and performance targets
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits, with corrective actions as needed
• Ensure compliance with H&S and environmental requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, quality and waste reduction
• Prepare monthly reports on H&S, performance, staffing and sustainability
• Support contract renewals and pursue new opportunities
• Respond professionally to operational issues, including after-hours matters

Skills

People management

Client service

Communication

Planning & reporting

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

With the recent acquisition of significant new contracts in the Nelson/Tasman region our company is seeking a Facilities manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning and waste recycling contracts across multiple client sites.

This is a hands-on role working alongside our Operations Manager with responsibility for a number of employees, client relationships, health and safety, premises management/oversight, and contract performance.

Our requirements:

• While previous experience within this industry and facilities management is useful, our business fosters ongoing training encompassing the culture of our company’s ethics, team work and core operational foundations
• Our key priorities are your ability to build strong relationships with clients and employees and your ability to accurately report key performance indicators and implement improvements as required
• You ideally have:
  • Strong people management abilities including performance management and conflict resolution
  • Excellent client service, communication and relationship abilities
  • Competent planning, reporting and administrative skills
  • The ability to work independently, prioritise demands and make sound decisions under pressure
  • A full and current drivers licence and the ability to regularly travel between sites
  • The nature of our business will require working evening and weekend hours as required

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting our Operations Manager with high quality delivery of commercial cleaning services across multiple contract sites
• Maintain and foster client relationships through regular communication, site visits, reporting and resolution of issues
• Ensure each cleaning contract meets agreed service levels, specifications, and performance targets
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits, implementing corrective actions as required
• Ensure compliance with H&S, and environmental requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, service quality and waste reduction at contract sites
• Prepare monthly reports on H&S compliance, operational performance, staffing, client feedback and sustainability results
• Support contract renewals and pursue new contract opportunities
• Respond professionally to operational issues including urgent or after-hours matters

We offer:

• A varied and responsible leadership position working with an experienced and professional team
• A supportive work environment within an established and reputable commercial service business
• A competitive remuneration package based on experience and abilities
• A company vehicle, phone and laptop to be provided
• Opportunities for professional development guided by experienced co-workers
• A positive, professional, inclusive and respectful workplace within a well respected company that is an industry leader

This is a salaried position based on 30 hours per week at an annual salary of $50,250.00

Normal hours of work will be between 7am to 6pm rostered Monday to Sunday.

Your locations of work will be predominantly Richmond and Nelson properties.