Job description
Location: Sylvia Park, Auckland
• Lead facilities operations for one of NZ’s premier retail precincts
• High‑impact role managing people, assets, and compliance
• Join a collaborative, customer‑focused property team
Kiwi Property is one of the largest listed property companies on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and a member of the NX20 Index. We have been around for more than 25 years, and we proudly own and manage over $3 billion of real estate, comprising some of New Zealand’s most well-known mixed use, office and retail properties.
The success of Kiwi Property is driven by a diverse team of more than 160 professionals who are guided by our values –We lead the way, we make it happen, we exceed expectations and win together.
To support operational excellence across the Sylvia Park precinct, a mixed use asset comprising of retail, office, residential and industrial, the opportunity for a Facilities Lead has arisen.
The Role
The Facilities Lead is responsible for delivering safe, sustainable, and high‑performing environments across Sylvia Park. You will oversee all asset performance, compliance, contractor management, and operational standards, while leading a team of Facility Managers and a Facilities Coordinator. This is a hands‑on leadership role with significant influence on tenant, customer, and visitor experience.
Key responsibilities include:
We’re looking for someone with:
Kiwi Property values diversity, inclusivity, and empathy. We strongly encourage diverse applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability, who share Kiwi Property’s values, to apply.
If you feel this role resonates with you and you don’t quite meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Highlight your relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments in your application and cover letter. Emphasize your willingness to learn and grow in the role and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position. You can also reach out for a chat.
Kiwi Property prides itself on being an accessible place for everyone, so if you have any accessibility needs or barriers outside of the standard recruitment process, please let us know so that we are able to accommodate your requirements.
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within one of the country’s best‑known retail destinations, contributing to operational excellence and future‑focused asset performance.
Apply Now
To learn more or request a full position description, please submit your interest via the link above, or for a confidential discussion contact Matt Webster or Max Peterson at Assemble Recruitment on 027 274 6829 and 027 482 6867 respectively.
• Lead facilities operations for one of NZ’s premier retail precincts
• High‑impact role managing people, assets, and compliance
• Join a collaborative, customer‑focused property team
Kiwi Property is one of the largest listed property companies on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and a member of the NX20 Index. We have been around for more than 25 years, and we proudly own and manage over $3 billion of real estate, comprising some of New Zealand’s most well-known mixed use, office and retail properties.
The success of Kiwi Property is driven by a diverse team of more than 160 professionals who are guided by our values –We lead the way, we make it happen, we exceed expectations and win together.
To support operational excellence across the Sylvia Park precinct, a mixed use asset comprising of retail, office, residential and industrial, the opportunity for a Facilities Lead has arisen.
The Role
The Facilities Lead is responsible for delivering safe, sustainable, and high‑performing environments across Sylvia Park. You will oversee all asset performance, compliance, contractor management, and operational standards, while leading a team of Facility Managers and a Facilities Coordinator. This is a hands‑on leadership role with significant influence on tenant, customer, and visitor experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring all assets are presented, maintained, and operated to the highest standard
- Building strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Managing all maintenance activities, asset registers, and plant performance
- Overseeing security operations, cleaning, landscaping, and service contractors
- Leading the facilities team, providing coaching, direction, and performance development
- Ensuring full compliance with H&S legislation, emergency readiness, and risk management requirements
- Preparing and managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets, reporting on operational performance
- Delivering sustainability initiatives and tracking environmental performance metrics
- Managing capital projects and tenancy fit‑outs in line with standards and stakeholder expectations
We’re looking for someone with:
- Significant experience in facilities or property management, ideally across mixed‑use assets
- Strong technical knowledge of building services, maintenance, and compliance
- Proven contract, budget, and reporting management capabilities
- Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A tertiary qualification in Property or Facilities Management (preferred)
- Supportive work environment that fosters work life balance
- Flu vaccinations
- Onsite parking
- Day off on your birthday
- One day volunteer leave
- Paid parental leave for primary carer
- Plus working with passionate and dedicated on-site team
Kiwi Property values diversity, inclusivity, and empathy. We strongly encourage diverse applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability, who share Kiwi Property’s values, to apply.
If you feel this role resonates with you and you don’t quite meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Highlight your relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments in your application and cover letter. Emphasize your willingness to learn and grow in the role and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position. You can also reach out for a chat.
Kiwi Property prides itself on being an accessible place for everyone, so if you have any accessibility needs or barriers outside of the standard recruitment process, please let us know so that we are able to accommodate your requirements.
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within one of the country’s best‑known retail destinations, contributing to operational excellence and future‑focused asset performance.
Apply Now
To learn more or request a full position description, please submit your interest via the link above, or for a confidential discussion contact Matt Webster or Max Peterson at Assemble Recruitment on 027 274 6829 and 027 482 6867 respectively.
