Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Spilt between the Leigh and Whangarei campuses, the Contract Services Supervisor will be responsible for the operational management and service delivery of contractors onsite undertaking various facilities maintenance activities to ensure alignment with the University's Strategic and Estate Plans.

For Facilities Management, the Supervisor will be the key point of contact for emergency (critical) response management across both campuses.

The campuses offer a diverse range of facilities whose requirements vary widely. Leigh research facility focuses on developing a greater understanding of the marine environment, while Whangarei is a more educational focused campus.

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Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Property Services provide a leading-edge facilities management, planning and development service that contributes to the success of the University of Auckland as a vibrant and progressive University. Property Services Facilities Management Vision - 'Excellent People providing Excellent Services' underpins its customer-focused support services, which include:

• High level facilities planning and development advice
• Strategic management of the University's assets
• Engagement with Project Managers in relation to capital development delivery; and
• The provision of a quality physical environment

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be an experienced facilities management expert and have demonstrated experience with contract management. Your excellent relationship management skills will enable you to liaise with faculty staff and students around maintenance activity, facilitate the maintenance of the facilities, whilst driving the quality and completion of work undertaken by the University's contractors.

As a quick thinker, you're able to understand the complexities of largescale facilities in varying conditions and advise on appropriate solutions.

Given that these sites sit geographically outside of the main Auckland metropolitan hub you will be entrusted with their facilities management. Therefore, you will need to be self-motivated, innovative and a forward thinking. You'll be able to lead the reactive and proactive upkeep of facilities across minor and major projects.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Planning - Ensure planned, reactive & unplanned maintenance and major building programmes are coordinated with key stakeholders.
• Daily & Campus Operations - Work orders are assigned, completed, and verified. Raised incidents are assessed and prioritised.
• High Standards - Ensure contract KPIs are met, building specified systems are compliant; and services are delivered within agreed timeframes.
• Evaluate - Monitor contractor performance with the Performance Assessment by Co-ordinated Evaluation (PACE) framework to ensure a high standard of maintenance and presentation of sites within the portfolio.

Nga PÅ«kenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Hold a valid class 1 NZ drivers' licence
• Proven experience managing external contractors
• Keen eye for detail
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Conversant with health and safety standards, work safe practices and applicable regulations

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ's largest employers.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 23rd February 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Ben Hollies via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University's vaccination policy .

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for seven days on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the or the .

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to