- Showcase your Built Space skills and experience
- Manage our Henderson-Massey based facilities effectively and efficiently
- Work collaboratively to deliver on local board, Auckland and Māori plans
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Parks & Community Facilities is a department within the Community Directorate, and has the privilege and commitment to ensure community assets are fit for purpose, delivering outstanding community experiences and outcomes for Aucklanders. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes.
As Facilities Manager for the Henderson-Massey Local Board area, you’ll report to the Area Operations Manager and be the subject matter expert for the assets in this area. You’ll facilitate the delivery of a seamless high performing facility management service to all Community Facility Assets across the Henderson-Massey Local Board area, covering both urban and rural areas, town centres, all buildings and open spaces, through excellent contractor management and communication.
As Facilities Manager you’ll oversee the delivery of effective and efficient day to day facility management across the built and open spaces that our communities use, with a particular focus on the built space. In this role you’ll lead the management of facility maintenance, developing a comprehensive understanding of the portfolios’ built and park assets.
You’ll also be responsible for managing budgets, making sure we deliver great quality and value – while creating a positive experience for customers and building strong connections with our stakeholders.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You’ll have relevant experience in facilities maintenance management across built spaces alongside expertise in practical asset operational management. You’ll have demonstrable technical knowledge in HVAC, building compliance, electrical, plumbing and/or other specialist subject matter areas, including Health and Safety.
You’ll know your assets and how they perform, have the ability to make decisions on the spot, communicate well with strong collaboration skills and demonstrated capability in report writing and analysis, budget management and financial tracking.
Much of your focus will be on managing complex maintenance programs, asset types, compliance of assets along with the ability to drive high performance and value from our suppliers.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You’ll be joining a diverse and dedicated team working collaboratively across the area, who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the community and future generations.
We have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will have some flexibility with how those hours are set.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
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Applications close Friday, 20th June 2025
You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you will be required to regularly travel to various Community Facility sites across the Auckland region.
This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
