Corporate Facilities Manager

About the role

Auckland Council is seeking an experienced Corporate Facilities Manager to lead the operational management of a diverse portfolio of facilities across the South Region. This critical role ensures that corporate offices, local boards and a 24/7 operational facility remain safe, compliant, resilient and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Manage facilities and assets across the South Region corporate property portfolio, including a critical 24/7 operational site.
• Develop and implement maintenance and asset management plans to support long‑term performance and sustainability.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes, asset renewals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage facilities management contracts and service providers, driving performance, accountability and value‑for‑money outcomes.
• Monitor asset condition, manage operational risks and support lifecycle planning to maximise resilience.
• Support delivery of capital works, refurbishment projects and asset renewal programmes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, local boards, mana whenua and community partners.
• Provide leadership during operational incidents and participate in after‑hours response when required.

Required profile

• Significant experience in facilities management, property operations or asset management.
• Proven success managing complex facilities portfolios, ideally including critical or high‑availability environments.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies and risk management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Required skills