Space Advisor | Kaitohutohu Wāhi
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Permanent position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As a Space Advisor, you will play a key role in the operational and administrative responsibilities of Facilities Management. You will support the Space Manager and Senior Space Advisor in managing, allocating, and optimising the use of space across the University campus. This includes:
- Coordinating space reviews and requests
- Supporting space planning and utilisation strategies
- Maintaining and analysing space data and systems
- Providing advice on space use for new developments and refurbishments
- Managing move-related communications and logistics
- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient space management
Mōu | Who You Are
You will be an experienced space planning or facilities coordination professional with at least 3 years' experience in an administrative, coordination, or planning role—ideally in a large, complex environment such as a university or hospital. You will also have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Property, or Project Management
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of spatial standards or geospatial information
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in spreadsheet and database software
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- A commitment to UC's values and cultural practices, including te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will be part of the Facilities Management team, working closely with the Space Manager, Senior Space Advisor, project managers, contractors, and various University departments to ensure effective space planning and utilisation.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC. They affirm our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff, and inspire us to be the best we can be.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities, and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc.
The closing date for this position is: 22 June 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email. For queries about the application process, contact: [email protected]
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
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