On-Site Facilities Manager - Retail Centre

Assemble Group (New Zealand); Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site car park

Laptop and mobile phone

Weekdays 8:30–16:30, after-hours cover

Job summary

South City Shopping Centre is seeking a Facilities Manager to take over a well‑run centre. You will own facilities, maintenance, contractors and compliance within a small on-site team, reporting to the Centre Manager. Expect a thorough handover from the outgoing manager to ensure continuity and momentum.

You will build strong relationships with retailers, contractors and staff, balance OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and help deliver planned projects for 2027 in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, building management or property operations.
• Sound knowledge of building services, maintenance, compliance and health and safety.
• Proven contractor management, with the confidence to hold people to account.
• Experience with budgets, expenditure and reporting.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and building management systems.
• Shopping centre, retail property or tenancy fit‑out experience is an advantage.
• Hands‑on and visible on the floor, not desk‑bound.
• Builds genuine relationships with retailers, contractors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Manage contractors and service providers, holding them to a high standard
• Coordinate compliance, including BWOF, essential systems, hazard management and emergency preparedness
• Oversee security, keeping customers, retailers and staff safe
• Be the go-to person for retailers on building matters, including landlord works and tenancy handovers
• Assist with procurement, service contracts, OPEX and CAPEX budgets, reporting and insurance
• Maintain the Tenancy Manual, Emergency Procedures and fit‑out requirements
• Help set up and run centre events alongside the team

Skills

Facilities management

Building management

Property operations

Health and safety

Contractor management

Budgets & reporting

Microsoft Office

Building management systems

Retail property experience

Hands-on on the floor

Relationship building

Job description

South City Shopping Centre is seeking a Facilities Manager to take over a well‑run centre. You will own facilities, maintenance, contractors and compliance within a small on-site team, reporting to the Centre Manager. Expect a thorough handover from the outgoing manager to ensure continuity and momentum.

You will build strong relationships with retailers, contractors and staff, balance OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and help deliver planned projects for 2027 in a dynamic retail environment.