Maintenance Manager

Oceania Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager for Elderslea Lodge in Upper Hutt. You will own maintenance across the village, from preventative plans to day-to-day repairs, and coordinate contractors. You’ll engage with residents and team members to keep a safe, welcoming environment and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role is practical and people-facing, requiring strong organisational skills, budget awareness and a proactive, collaborative approach to maintenance and safety.

Qualifications

• Trade-based experience with practical maintenance skills.
• Strong knowledge of Building Code and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance activities and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience coordinating or supervising contractors.
• Ability to manage resources within a budget.
• Strong problem-solving and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Clear communication and relationship-building with residents, staff and contractors.
• Willingness to help others and contribute to the village team.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance across the village.
• Develop, implement and monitor planned and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure buildings, plant and equipment are maintained to required standards.
• Ensure maintenance complies with regulatory requirements.
• Identify issues early and provide practical solutions.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors safely and effectively.
• Support health and safety requirements and hazard management.
• Manage resources and inform leadership of cost implications.
• Assist residents with practical maintenance needs.
• Provide on-call support for facility emergencies when required.

Job description

Our Elderslea Lodge in Upper Hutt is looking for an experienced and practical Maintenance Manager to join the team and help keep our village safe, well maintained and running smoothly.

This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days will be quite the same. You’ll take ownership of maintenance across the site, from planned and preventative maintenance through to responding to day‑to‑day issues and coordinating contractors.

Just as importantly, you’ll be part of the village community. You’ll interact regularly with residents and our wider team, so we’re looking for someone who is approachable, helpful and takes pride in creating a safe and welcoming environment for the people who live and work at Elderslea Lodge.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing day‑to‑day maintenance requirements across the village
• Developing, implementing and monitoring planned and preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensuring buildings, plant, property and non‑medical equipment are maintained to the required standards
• Making sure maintenance activities meet relevant compliance, regulatory and legislative requirements
• Identifying maintenance issues early and finding practical solutions
• Coordinating and supervising external contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and effectively
• Supporting health and safety requirements, including identifying and managing potential hazards
• Managing maintenance resources responsibly and keeping the site leadership team informed of issues that may have cost implications
• Assisting residents with practical maintenance needs where appropriate
• Providing on‑call support for facility emergencies when required

The role has a strong focus on compliance and preventative maintenance, alongside maintaining an environment that supports resident safety, independence and quality of life.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is practical, organised and comfortable taking ownership. You’ll be able to prioritise competing maintenance needs while building positive relationships with residents, colleagues and contractors.

• Previous trade‑based experience
• Good knowledge of Building Code and compliance requirements
• Experience managing maintenance activities and working to compliance standards
• Recent experience coordinating or supervising contractors
• The ability to manage resources and work within an agreed budget
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a practical, solutions‑focused approach
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Clear communication and strong relationship‑building skills
• A genuine willingness to help others and contribute to the wider village team
• A full, clean New Zealand driver licence

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we’re proud to be one of New Zealand’s leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It’s a purpose that’s brought to life through the way we work:

• We’re one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we’re stronger than any individual effort.
• We’re finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We’re committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We’re proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you’ll become part of a supportive team where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that is making a real difference.