Senior Global Facilities Lead: Technical Direction

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Wellington

On-site

NZD 130,000 - 153,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade seeks a senior facilities management specialist to set technical direction across its global property portfolio of 350+ properties. Based in Wellington, you will lead maintenance planning, asset lifecycle management and supplier performance, coordinating with specialised providers and posts worldwide.

You will balance operational requirements, technical risk and long-term asset performance while influencing across diverse stakeholders,

Qualifications

Significant experience in facilities management, building services, asset management or property operations in complex environments.
Expertise in asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategy, resilience and critical building systems.
Experience providing strategic technical advice on facilities management, asset performance and risk.
Strong commercial capability including supplier performance management and service delivery oversight.
Excellent relationship management and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction across facilities management practice, maintenance planning and asset lifecycle management.
Lead a network of service providers and specialists to achieve critical asset outcomes across 350+ properties.
Balance operational needs with technical risk and long-term asset performance while guiding stakeholders.