Facilities Coordinator

Southern Cross Healthcare; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing programme

Employee Network

Discounts from partners

Job summary

Southern Cross Healthcare is seeking a proactive Facilities Coordinator for our Christchurch Hospital. You will be the central point for maintenance activities, contractor management and compliance, working closely with the Facilities Manager to deliver safe, efficient building services with minimal disruption to hospital operations.

This full-time role combines preventative maintenance, compliance, and operational support across healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a trade-related environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience maintaining records, reporting, and contractor documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying operational risks and driving continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of building compliance, preventative maintenance, and health & safety requirements.
• Knowledge of building services including mechanical, electrical or hydraulic systems.
• Healthcare, commercial property, or complex facilities experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities and support the Facilities Manager.
• Manage contractor relationships and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Oversee schedules, preventive maintenance, and building services to minimise disruption.
• Monitor safety, compliance, and operational risk; support audits and reporting.
• Assist with sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Facilities experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Contractor management

Record keeping

Proactive mindset

Safety awareness

Job description

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Southern Cross Healthcare – Christchurch, South Island

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of one of New Zealand's leading private hospitals.

As our Facilities Coordinator, you'll be the central point of coordination for maintenance activities, contractor management, and compliance across the hospital. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, hospital colleagues and contractors, you'll ensure maintenance programmes, statutory compliance, and essential building services are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to hospital operations.

This is a varied role combining facilities coordination, contractor management, compliance, and operational support. From preventative maintenance and building compliance to security systems, audits, and sustainability initiatives, you'll help create a safe, reliable environment for our people, specialists, and patients every day.

This is a full-time position based in our Christchurch Hospital

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a trade-related environment
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience maintaining records, reporting, and contractor documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to identifying operational risks and driving continuous improvement

Highly regarded:

• Knowledge of building compliance, preventative maintenance, and health & safety requirements
• Knowledge of building services including mechanical, electrical or hydraulic systems
• Healthcare, commercial property, or complex facilities experience
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance and a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that is deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

Driven by a strong 'for purpose' ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.

For a copy of the Job Description visit facilities-coordinator---position-description---aug-2026.pdf