Facilities Coordinator - Campus Operations Lead

University of Otago; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Otago – Christchurch campus is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to join the Property and Campus Development Division. You will support a modern, laboratory-dominated portfolio and coordinate maintenance to uphold safety, high performance, and quality standards.

You will report to the Facility Manager and work with engineers, asset and compliance managers. This role is full-time, based in Christchurch, offering salary appropriate to NZ conditions and a pro‑worker lifecycle balance.

Qualifications

• Relevant Vocational, Facilities Management, Building Services Qualification, or experience in Property Operations, Project, Construction or Facilities Management with a strong client focus.
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial, teaching or research buildings.
• Sound understanding of Building Act and Health and Safety Act.
• Understanding of as-builts, floor plans and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a key Property Operations point of contact for University staff and students.
• Coordinate planned and corrective maintenance of University buildings to optimal levels and regulatory requirements.
• Triage, scope and complete daily work requests within service framework timeframes.
• Ensure works meet University quality and design standards.

Education

Vocational Facilities Management Qualification

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

University of Otago – Christchurch campus is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to join the Property and Campus Development Division. You will support a modern, laboratory-dominated portfolio and coordinate maintenance to uphold safety, high performance, and quality standards.

You will report to the Facility Manager and work with engineers, asset and compliance managers. This role is full-time, based in Christchurch, offering salary appropriate to NZ conditions and a pro‑worker lifecycle balance.