Multisite Campus Facilities & Operations Lead

Up Education; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) and UP International College (UPIC) are seeking a Facilities & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day campus operations across AIS and UPIC in Auckland. This hands-on leadership role will span facilities management, safety, budgets and contractor oversight.

You will lead a multi-site team, coordinate with UP Education’s facilities group, and ensure a safe, well-maintained environment across campuses, with occasional Wellington travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, site operations or a health and safety leadership role.
• Experience leading and developing teams across multiple locations.
• Working knowledge of NZ health and safety, building compliance and fire safety.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, budgets and capex.
• Judgement in risk assessment, incident management and emergency response.
• Clear communication with staff, contractors, regulators and leaders.
• Understanding of diverse student communities including international learners under 18.
• Tertiary qualification in FM/health and safety or equivalent experience; first aid preferred.
• Understanding hazardous substances for science labs and coordination with specialists.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Campus Operations Coordinators with clear priorities.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, repairs and improvement projects.
• Manage budgets, capex planning, procurement and invoicing.
• Manage relationships with landlords, contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain building compliance and fire safety processes.
• Lead health and safety risk management, audits and investigations.
• Maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Oversee security and access systems and reporting.
• Coordinate safety for UPIC Auckland science laboratories.
• Support day-to-day campus services including reception and events.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Health and safety

Contractor management

Budgets & capex

Risk management

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

First Aid

Hazardous substances

Education

Tertiary qualification in FM/health and safety

Job description

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) and UP International College (UPIC) are seeking a Facilities & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day campus operations across AIS and UPIC in Auckland. This hands-on leadership role will span facilities management, safety, budgets and contractor oversight.

You will lead a multi-site team, coordinate with UP Education’s facilities group, and ensure a safe, well-maintained environment across campuses, with occasional Wellington travel.