Facilities Manager - Invercargill

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Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital

Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital is the southernmost private surgical hospital in the Southern Cross network, widely known and used by people throughout the Southland and Queenstown-Wakatipu basin areas.

The hospital features advanced theatre systems, including robotic orthopaedic surgery.

Our elective surgical services include Breast; Endoscopy and Gastroenterology; General; Gynaecology; Ophthalmology; Oral and Maxillofacial; Orthopaedic; Ear Nose and Throat; and Urology surgery.

About the Role

As our Facilities Manager, you'll take the lead in ensuring our hospital operates seamlessly and safely every day.

From managing refurbishments and expansions to maintaining critical building services and systems like HVAC, sterilisation, and energy use, you'll be at the heart of keeping our facilities running efficiently.

You'll oversee contractors, coordinate maintenance and IQP compliance, and drive improvements that reduce non-clinical costs while enhancing service quality and sustainability.

As part of the Hospital Management Team, you'll play a key role in strategic planning and performance – contributing to budgets, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll ensure our buildings and assets meet all health, safety, and legislative standards, with robust systems in place for monitoring, reporting, and compliance.

Your proactive leadership will keep operations cost-effective, future-focused, and aligned with patient and specialist needs.

You'll also bring a strong focus on quality, safety, and people.

You'll lead by example, fostering a culture that values care, accountability, and excellence.

From mentoring staff and supporting development to managing risks, incidents, and audits, you'll ensure our facilities reflect the highest standards of performance and integrity – creating a safe and reliable environment where people and patients thrive.

This is a full-time permanent role based in our Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience managing external contractors and overseeing facility maintenance and operations.

Background in building, engineering, or related trades, with strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and building services systems.

Trade certification essential; a relevant tertiary qualification, Boiler Operator certification, or medical gas pipeline training would be an advantage.

Hands-on and practical – a confident "can-do" problem solver who enjoys getting involved in the day-to-day maintenance and improvement of facilities.

Experience in hospital or healthcare environments is highly desirable, particularly managing complex plant, equipment, and compliance requirements.

Resilient, independent, and accountable – takes full ownership of the facilities portfolio and consistently delivers high standards of safety and performance.

What we can offer you

Competitive Rewards : Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.

Health & Wellbeing : Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas / New Year breaks.

Flexibility & Growth : Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.

Perks & Community : Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.

Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear : to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our values shape everything we do :

Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that's deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.

Better Together – Collaboration is our strength.

We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.

Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We're proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts.

Together, we're one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

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