Te Whare Wānango o Waitaha | Facilities Management

• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

Ä€u Mahi | What You Will Do

UC's Facilities Management Department has an opportunity for a Fleet and Operations Team Leader to provide leadership to both the Fleet and Cleaning teams. You will manage the operations of both areas to ensure that the provision of services is in accordance with service level agreements and that the appropriate systems and processes are in place to manage service provision.

Mōu | Who You Are

With at least 4-5 years of commercial cleaning experience and managing the provision of cleaning services on a large site you will have:

• Proven experience in managing fleet operations and maintenance procedures
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team
• Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of quality standards for provision of services
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing a budget
• Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Computer literacy with MS Office
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

In addition, you will also hold a Tertiary Qualification - National Diploma (NZQA Level 6) or, have equivalent relevant industry experience.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Facilities Management Department provides support to the University's teaching research and support functions in four key areas:

• Security Services Delivery
• Capital planning, programming and delivery
• Maintenance planning, programming and delivery
• Support Services Delivery

The efficiency of the Facilities Management services enable a world class Learning and Teaching environment at UC.

We value manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha and these uara (values) guide our decisions and behaviour. Our values provide a roadmap for how we do things, affirming our commitment to the oranga (health, safety and wellbeing) of our students through mana-enhancing pastoral care and support. Ngā Uara challenge and inspire us to be the best we can be. They make UC a great place to work and study.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata TÅ«, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us:

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The closing date for this position is: Friday 1st April 2022 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

PÄ“hea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our or by clicking the APPLY button and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to

This role requires that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any periodic boosters required by law or required to obtain a My Vaccine Pass), during your employment with the University of Canterbury.

Due to current border restrictions, you must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

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