Facilities Manager

Job ID : , Posted : 07-Oct-2025, Service line : GWS Segment, Role type : Full-time, Areas of Interest : Facilities Management, Location(s) : Wellington - Wellington - New Zealand

We are seeking a highly skilled Facilities Manager to create a workplace that thrives at a leading banking institution. The successful candidate will deliver exceptional workplace experiences for a Key Client Account in Wellington CBD | Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

About The Role

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of key sites within the client’s national property network. This includes 35 retail and 3 corporate locations. The role ensures all premises are maintained to a high standard, prioritising the comfort, safety, and operational continuity for staff and customers.

This position oversees all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring timely execution and compliance with agreed service levels. The Facilities Manager is the primary point of contact for the client and is accountable for the delivery of FM services, contractor performance, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver efficient, cost-effective FM services across corporate and retail properties.
• Ensure compliance at each site, including maintaining current BWOF certification.
• Manage all work orders within the portfolio, ensuring open orders remain within agreed thresholds.
• Complete the building inspection program, including annual inspections and reporting.
• Manage contractor Health and Safety in accordance with agreed policies and procedures and conduct regular spot checks to ensure safety standards are maintained.
• Maintain and monitor asbestos management plans in line with legislation.
• Review contractor safety documentation and manage permit-to-work processes.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams and external service providers.
• Prepare, manage and update the Annual Opex and Capex programme and budgets in conjunction with the client and other Team members.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, risk management procedures, and asset management initiatives.
• Maintain and update the asset register.
• Coordinate general maintenance, repairs, and site inspections.
• Manage vendor relationships, including contractor inductions and supervision.
• Plan and execute small projects (e.g., churn, minor construction, procurement).
• Raise purchase orders and ensure timely invoice processing and resolution of payment issues.
• Support sourcing processes and contribute to consistent service delivery across contracts.
• Assist in preparing consolidated monthly reports covering service requests, inspections, project updates, and pipelines.
• Provide general facilities support, including after-hours emergency contact.
• Monitor service standards to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Analyse reactive maintenance trends and liaise with the Property Helpdesk as needed.
• Represent the company in meetings with owners, tenants, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate coordination and decision-making.
• Manage energy savings initiatives, maintain system data, and report on efficiency improvements.
• Provide team support during peak periods or staff absences.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by the Facilities Manager Lead.

What You’ll Need

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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