Manager - Facilities | Kaiwhakahaere - Whare

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour work week

Sick leave 15 days

Annual flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health benefits

Study assistance

KIWISAVER

Job summary

Stats NZ is hiring an energetic Facilities Manager to lead a co-located government workplace supporting up to 1000 occupants across three agencies. You will manage day‑to‑day operations, budgets, and contracts in aMāori-informed, modern workspace, with a strong emphasis on safety and stakeholder collaboration.

You will supervise a small team, engage contractors, and deliver site inductions while remaining calm and adaptable under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior property/facilities management role.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Proven track record of managing a facilities team and coordinating contractors.
• On-call and after-hours work is a prerequisite of the role.
• Experience or commitment to te reo Māori capability is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and budgets.
• Lead a small facilities team and work with contractors.
• Coordinate service delivery and contract management.
• Conduct engaging site inductions and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate across three agencies to support a modern workplace.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Health and safety

Communication

First aider

Mātauranga Māori knowledge

Job description

The role | Te tūngaWe’re on the lookout for an energetic, people-loving Facilities Manager to lead a vibrant, co-located government workplace supporting up to 1000 occupants across three agencies. This is more than just a facilities role — you’ll be right at the centre of a modern workplace, , in a green-star building environment where collaboration, innovation and great experiences matter. You’ll build strong relationships across teams from all three agencies, confidently balance different needs, and think outside the box to find smart, practical solutions.Leading a small team and working closely with contractors, you’ll keep everything running smoothly — from day-to-day operations and budgets to contracts and service delivery — while staying calm and adaptable when things get busy. You’ll also play a key role in overseeing some exciting upcoming changes and creating a great first impression by running engaging site inductions. We’re looking for someone with at least 3 years’ management experience who’s organised, tech-savvy, a strong communicator both spoken and written, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same — someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and loves making a real impact every day.What you bring | Nōu te rourouA Minimum of 3 years in a senior property/facilities management role with a good understanding of operational requirements for facilitiesSound knowledge of health and safety requirementsDemonstrated track record of managing a facilities team who are organised, and effective and able to manage a variety of functions and priorities simultaneouslyUnderstand that this is not a 9 to 5 job, and that on call and afterhours work is a prerequisite of the roleBe a trained first aider (or be prepared to be one)We highly value demonstrated competency in mātauranga Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi application in a workplace setting. To support this work, proficiency in te reo Māori, or a strong commitment to developing te reo Māori capability is welcomedWe are seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying cultural capability in their practice We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. You might have gained experience in education, hospitality, technology, public service, the marae, or the arts. You might have experience from community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.About Us | Ko mātou Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access for all.What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koeTake a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.Some key benefits include:37.5 hours work week.15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).3 extra days off (taken during end-of-year office closure).Annual flu vaccines.Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Visual and hearing health benefitsCorporate rates for a variety of services and products.Study assistance programmes.Rōpū Waiata – weekly cross agency connection.An active social club in each office.Starting salary for this position: $97,270 - $107,570 + kiwisaverHow to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tonoSound like you? Click ’Apply now’ to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any pātai / questions.Note to recruitment agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.