Facilities Officer

Tasman District Council; Richmond; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday leave

Flexible/hybrid work options

Extra leave options

Job summary

Talent Propeller Limited is recruiting a Facilities Officer for a Tasman Council portfolio. You will coordinate planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring buildings stay safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose.

You’ll work with facility users and contractors to manage inspections, defects, and maintenance programmes while balancing technical decisions with strong customer service. A hands-on, multi-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance, building services, construction, property operations, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspections and defects to ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate contractors and manage maintenance programmes across multiple sites.
• Support asset planning and minor renewal projects and emergency preparedness activities.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Contractor management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

• Starting salary 78K - $87K + benefits + health insurance + birthday leave

Are you a practical problem-solver who enjoys keeping buildings and facilities safe, compliant, and operating at their best?

We're looking for a Facilities Officer to coordinate planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of Council facilities.

About the role:

You’ll oversee inspections, manage defects, coordinate contractors, and ensure our buildings remain reliable, fit-for-purpose and ready to serve our community.

Working closely with facility users, contractors, and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in managing maintenance programmes, building compliance requirements, emergency preparedness activities, and minor renewal projects. This is a hands‑on, varied role where you’ll balance technical decision‑making, customer service, and contractor management while helping shape future maintenance and asset planning.

About you:

We're seeking someone with experience in facilities maintenance, building services, construction, property operations, or a similar environment. You’ll be organised, customer-focused, safety-conscious, and confident managing competing priorities across multiple sites.

About us:

In return, you’ll join a values-driven organisation committed to delivering public value, supporting professional growth, and making a positive impact across our thriving Tasman community.

Our benefits package is unique - you customise it to your preferences to include a combination of extra leave, cash payout and additional contributions.

Supportive work environment that includes health insurance, flexible/hybrid work options and a day off on your birthday!