Facilities Manager at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity (until November 2025) for a Facilities Manager to join our Property team at Ministry of Justice.
Courthouses need to be fit for purpose, complying with legislative and regulatory requirements, and meeting the diverse business needs of the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice staff, other agencies working from the courthouse on a regular basis. They also need to meet the needs of court users that enter our courthouses from time to time and reflect the partnership relationships the Ministry has with local iwi and hāpu.
You will be responsible for supporting the operational Ministry property needs/requirements for the South Island across our Courts and wider property portfolio, developing essential relationships with other Ministry business units such as Courts, Service Delivery, Finance, Leasing, Security and Health & Safety. Working collaboratively with contractors will be key to ensuring an agile approach to issues to support the operational needs of the Ministry's business.
This role is based in Wellington but will be responsible for our South Island property portfolio.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Facilities Management experience.
- An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori.
- Act as the voice of the Ministry to confirm that suppliers understand any specific Ministry requirements and ensure that the requirements are met.
- Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
- Experience developing and managing project budgets, adhering to Ministry of Justice procurement and financial governance and other processes as required.
- Solid commercial acumen and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, having great communication skills both written and verbal.
- A sound understanding of All of Government project management principles.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation relating to property maintenance and building standards.
- Knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance programmes.
Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
You will be joining the Property team improving the quality of our new and existing property assets. To achieve this our team contributes to a culture of collaboration and cross functional integration. We communicate with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex issues, and we strive to build and maintain a range of effective business relationships within this organisation and across a wide network of professional suppliers.
Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $97,208 and $135,539 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/How to Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Thursday 13 February; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | NZ Ministry of Justice |
Location: | Wellington City |
Position type: | 3 |
Category: | Facilities/Asset Management |
Date listed: | 30-Jan-2025 |
Salary range: | 97,208 - 135,539 |
Closing date: | 13-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | NZ/1842328 |
Attachment: | Facilities Manager PD- Updated_June 24.pdf (PDF, 218KB) |
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