Facilities & Open Space Coordinator

Auckland Council; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to maintain council-owned buildings and open spaces across the Upper Harbour/Hibiscus & Bays area. You will work with the Facilities Manager to ensure safety, compliance and high-quality outcomes.

You will manage BWOF requirements, monitor contractors, track budgets, and be the first point of contact for maintenance enquiries while promoting health, safety, and sustainability across diverse assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management is essential.
• Understanding of Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) requirements is desirable.
• Budget management and cost tracking experience.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Full clean New Zealand driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Conduct health and safety audits and promote safe work practices.
• Maximise budgets to achieve high-quality outcomes across assets.
• Act as the first point of call for maintenance enquiries for the portfolio assets.
• Manage a diverse portfolio including libraries, leisure centres, community centres, halls and parks.
• Monitor and audit service delivery from contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet quality, cost and compliance expectations.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within facilities and open spaces.
• Promote health, safety and sustainability across assets.

Skills

Facilities management

Budgeting

Health and safety

Contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Driver's license

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to maintain council-owned buildings and open spaces across the Upper Harbour/Hibiscus & Bays area. You will work with the Facilities Manager to ensure safety, compliance and high-quality outcomes.

You will manage BWOF requirements, monitor contractors, track budgets, and be the first point of contact for maintenance enquiries while promoting health, safety, and sustainability across diverse assets.