Facility Manager

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave (5 extra days per year)

Job summary

Hutt City Council is seeking a Facility Manager for our state-of-the-art Te Ngaengae aquatic facility in Lower Hutt. You will oversee daily operations, drive performance, and lead high-performing teams to deliver exceptional community experiences.

The role requires a minimum of five years in aquatic facility management, strong leadership, and solid financial planning skills. Health and safety compliance, customer engagement, and ongoing development of staff are central to the position.

Qualifications

• An experienced leader with at least five years in an aquatic or recreation facility management role.
• Strong community focus and passion for wellbeing outcomes.
• Operational and strategic planning skills with financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day pool and fitness suite operations.
• Coach and develop staff; manage resource allocation.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness and compliance with health and industry standards.
• Support community programmes and customer engagement.
• Lead financial and business planning to drive utilisation and revenue growth.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Budgeting

Health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in sport or recreation

Tools

Swimming Pool Water Treatment Certificate

Job description

## Facility ManagerApply: Lower Hutt: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: End Date: September 30, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR100112* Manage a state-of-the-art Aquatic Facility* Support and work with our community* Excellent benefits including wellbeing and birthday leave (an additional 5 days per year)**About the role**As Facility Manager, you'll be responsible for the daily operations and strategic development of our state-of-the-art facility, Te Ngaengae. You'll drive performance, lead high-performing teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and deliver a world-class experience to our diverse community.Key focus areas:* Day-to-day leadership and management of pool and fitness suite operations* Resource management, including coaching and development of our staff* Maintaining safety, cleanliness and compliance with health and industry standards* Supporting community programmes and customer engagement* Financial and business planning to support utilisation and revenue growthYou'll also have the opportunity to shape new ideas, champion innovation, and influence how we meet the recreation needs of our communities.You can download a copy of the position description here.**About you**We're looking for someone who is:* **An experienced leader** - at least five years in an aquatic or recreation facility management role* **Community focused** - with a passion for improving health and wellbeing outcomes* **Operationally savvy** - with sound financial and strategic planning skills* **Calm under pressure** - confident managing complex issues and leading in fast-paced environments* **A collaborator and communicator** - comfortable working with diverse teams, stakeholders and the public**You'll also need:*** A current Swimming Pool Water Treatment Certificate* Strong relationship management and team leadership skills* Excellent communication and reporting abilities*Bonus points for*: a tertiary qualification in sport or recreation, lifeguard assessor certification, or fitness industry experience.**Why join us?**At Hutt City Council, we offer:* A chance to make a real difference in our community* A positive and inclusive team environment* Ongoing development and wellbeing support* Opportunities to shape meaningful recreation services for the people of Lower HuttWe're committed to providing a working environment that embraces, values and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.*Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.*