Manager - Facilities | Kaiwhakahaere - Whare

Statistics NZ; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours per week

Sick leave 15 days

End‑of‑year days off 3

Annual flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme

KiwiSaver

Social club

Job summary

Stats NZ (Tatauranga Aotearoa) seeks an energetic Facilities Manager to lead a co‑located government workplace supporting up to 1000 occupants across three agencies. You’ll manage day‑to‑day operations, budgets and contracts while building strong relationships with teams and contractors in a modern, green‑star building. With 3+ years in a senior facilities role, you’ll be organised, tech‑savvy, and an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced enviroment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a senior facilities/property management role.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead a facilities team and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day facilities operations, budgets, contracts and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships across three agencies and with contractors.
• Oversee site inductions and coordinate ongoing improvements.
• Be available for on‑call and after‑hours work as required.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Team leadership

On-call

First aid

Te reo Māori

Cultural capability

Transferable skills

Job description

The role |Tetūnga

We’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 |Nōuterourou

• A Minimum of 3 years in a senior property/facilities management role with a good understanding of operational requirements for facilities
• Sound knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Demonstrated track record of managing a facilities team who are organised, and effective and able to manage a variety of functions and priorities simultaneously
• Understand that this is not a 9 to 5 job, and that on call and afterhours work is a prerequisite of the role
• Be a trained first aider (or be prepared to be one)
• We highly value demonstrated competency in matauranga 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 welcomed
• We 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.

About Us | Komātou

Stats NZTataurangaAotearoa 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 NewZealand. 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’sin it for you? |Ngāhuakariroki akoe

• 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 benefits
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Study assistance programmes.
• RōpūWaiata – weekly cross agency connection.
• An active social club in each office.

Starting salary for this position:$97,270 - $107,570+kiwisaver

Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any pātai / questions.