Facility Technician

Citycare Property; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Citycare Property is looking for a hands-on Facility Technician to support operations at Trentham Military Camp in Upper Hutt. You will maintain buildings and assets, perform general maintenance, and assist with planned and reactive activities in a busy military environment.

The role suits practical individuals with trades or broad maintenance skills, a NZ driver licence, and the ability to pass Defence and background checks, contributing to safe, reliable facilities for service personnel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, trades, handyperson work, or a similar practical role.
• Strong all-round maintenance and repair skills.
• A trade background or practical experience across carpentry, plumbing, painting, general repairs, mechanical, electrical, or building services.
• A good understanding of health and safety, with a proactive approach to working safely.
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, professional approach.
• A current full New Zealand driver licence.
• Full New Zealand working rights.
• Ability to pass a Defence Clearance check, Criminal Check and Drug & Alcohol/Medical check.

Responsibilities

• As a Facility Technician, you’ll be part of the team responsible for keeping key facilities at Trentham Military Camp in good working order.
• You’ll work across a range of general maintenance, repairs, compliance support, and facilities tasks. The work is varied, purposeful, and hands-on, with a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Your day-to-day work may include carrying out general building and facilities maintenance.
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and repairs.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Identifying faults, hazards, and repair requirements.

Skills

General maintenance

Hands-on problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

35 Messines Avenue, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand

Posted Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 10:00 am

Citycare Property is proud to partner with the New Zealand Defence Force, maintaining the facilities that support Defence operations across New Zealand.

We're looking for a hands-on Facility Technician to join our team at Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt. If you enjoy variety, practical problem-solving, and seeing the impact of your work every day, this could be the role for you.

Working across a large and unique military environment, you'll help maintain buildings, assets, and facilities that support the people who serve New Zealand. From general repairs and preventative maintenance to responding to site requests, no two days are the same.

Whether you're a tradesperson, maintenance technician, handyperson, or former military member with strong practical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

As a Facility Technician, you’ll be part of the team responsible for keeping key facilities at Trentham Military Camp in good working order.

You’ll work across a range of general maintenance, repairs, compliance support, and facilities tasks. The work is varied, purposeful, and hands-on, with a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.

Your day-to-day work may include:

• Carrying out general building and facilities maintenance
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and repairs
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities
• Identifying faults, hazards, and repair requirements

This role would suit someone who enjoys physical, practical work and likes the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of what they do each day.

Mātou e Rapu Ana:

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, trades, handyperson work, or a similar practical role
• Strong all-round maintenance and repair skills
• A trade background or practical experience across areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, general repairs, mechanical, electrical, or building services
• A good understanding of health and safety, with a proactive approach to working safely
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, professional approach
• A current full New Zealand driver licence
• Full New Zealand working rights
• Ability to pass a Defence Clearance check, Criminal Check and Drug & Alcohol/Medical check

This is more than just another maintenance role. You’ll be working in a unique NZDF site while enjoying the stability and opportunities that come with a leading facilities management provider.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Meaningful work supporting NZDF operations
• A varied workday with plenty of hands-on problem solving
• Stable, long-term employmentVaried, hands-on work with plenty of problem-solving
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive team that values safety, quality, and teamwork

If you enjoy variety, like working with good people, and want to be part of something that contributes to a bigger purpose, this could be a great fit.

About Us | Mō Mātou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.