Facilities Manager

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract until 28 Feb 2027

Hourly rate up to NZD 120

Diverse portfolio of facilities

Flexible working environment

Closedown Christmas/New Year

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day facilities operations across a diverse portfolio of offices, assets and fleet. The role involves managing contractors, leases and key workplace transformation initiatives including refurbishment and relocation projects.

You will drive workplace optimisation with a proactive, stakeholder-focused approach and lead cross-functional teams to deliver value across operational and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Senior facilities, property or workplace management experience.
• Experience managing complex property and facilities portfolios.
• Strong contractor and vendor management capability.
• Experience managing leases and property-related contracts.
• Proven experience delivering office refurbishment, relocation or workplace transformation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management across operational and corporate teams.
• Experience leading teams and influencing through indirect reporting lines.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations across corporate offices and operational sites.
• Manage contractors and service providers.
• Oversee maintenance across a large portfolio of assets.
• Manage lease renewals, amendments and property contracts.
• Lead workplace utilisation and accommodation planning.
• Support office relocation and refurbishment projects.
• Lead fleet operations and contribute to EV transition strategy.
• Coordinate reception and front-of-house services.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Lease management

Workplace transformation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

About The Organisation

This large infrastructure and asset-intensive organisation delivers essential services to communities across the region. With a diverse property portfolio and ongoing investment in workplace and operational assets, they are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day facilities operations while supporting several strategic initiatives.

The Role

This is a broad, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing facilities, property and fleet functions across a complex operational environment. You'll lead key service providers and internal support functions, ensuring facilities are well maintained, operationally effective and aligned to business needs.

Alongside business-as-usual responsibilities, you will play a key role in delivering workplace transformation projects, including a significant office refurbishment, accommodation planning and future workplace optimisation.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing reception and front-of-house services
• Overseeing facilities operations across corporate offices and operational sites
• Managing contractors and service providers
• Providing oversight of maintenance activities across a large portfolio of operational assets and facilities
• Managing lease renewals, amendments and property-related agreements
• Supporting property and facilities requests from teams across the organisation
• Leading workplace utilisation and accommodation planning initiatives
• Supporting office relocation and refurbishment projects
• Managing fleet operations through leadership of the fleet function
• Contributing to the development of an electric vehicle transition strategy

Role Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a senior Facilities, Property or Workplace Management position
• Experience managing complex property and facilities portfolios
• Strong contractor and vendor management capability
• Knowledge of facilities operations, maintenance management and property services
• Experience managing leases and property-related contracts
• Proven experience delivering office refurbishment, relocation or workplace transformation projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across operational and corporate teams
• Experience leading teams and influencing through indirect reporting lines
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities

What’s in it for You?

• Contract opportunity through to 28 February 2027
• Competitive hourly rate of up to $120 per hour plus margins
• Diverse and meaningful portfolio of facilities, property and fleet responsibilities
• Opportunity to lead high-profile workplace and accommodation projects
• Flexible and collaborative working environment
• Three-day closedown period between Christmas and New Year

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Olivia Strutton- e-mail [e-mail] or phone [phone].