Facilities & Grounds Specialist - Part-Time, Autonomous

New Zealand Government; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a proactive Facilities and Grounds Assistant in Tangimoana to maintain buildings and grounds to a safe, functional standard. The role offers 22.5 hours per week with flexibility across days, and autonomy within a small, agile team.

Ideal candidates will have proven facilities or grounds maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills, along with a commitment to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or grounds maintenance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a small team.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder and contractor management.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required, depending on urgency and contractor availability.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Deliver comprehensive upkeep of buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and functional environment.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve facilities issues as they arise.
• Coordination: Liaise with customers and external contractors to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Compliance: Maintain building safety and compliance standards with the wider team.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Job description

The New Zealand Government is seeking a proactive Facilities and Grounds Assistant in Tangimoana to maintain buildings and grounds to a safe, functional standard. The role offers 22.5 hours per week with flexibility across days, and autonomy within a small, agile team.

Ideal candidates will have proven facilities or grounds maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills, along with a commitment to safety and regulatory