Facilities Manager

Oyster is a leading New Zealand commercial property and fund manager and is recognised as a market leader in sourcing and structuring property funds and capital raising. They also manage a range of retail, office, and industrial assets throughout New Zealand. They are committed to Transforming Property Investment Together and it is this vision that sits at the core of everything they do. Their Values are what guide the culture, the day-to-day interactions with investors, tenants, contractors, each other and how they deliver on their vision – they are One Team, Leaders, Courageous and Ethical.

Due to an internal promotion, an experienced Facilities Manager is required to be responsible for the portfolio of premium assets under management across Wellington and Christchurch. This role will have an element of autonomy being based in the Wellington office, but also has the benefit of a full handover with the incumbent currently in the role.

This role requires leadership in Facilities Management across key contractors and projects and tenant relationships.
Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing annual operating expenditure budgets and forecasts in conjunction with Head of Facilities Management and Property Manager
• Preparing Capital Budgets and oversee and identify capital improvement requirements, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Engagement and tendering of soft and hard service performance and repairs and maintenance contracts, and ongoing performance and relationship management to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Effectively managing the variety of parties involved in the tenancy fitouts ensuring the best possible outcomes for the assets and delivery of any capital works
• Risk Management and Compliance – ensuring compliance with Oyster’s Health and Safety Policies and ensure building statutory compliances are met

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:
Detailed Financial Management skills and budgeting of large operating expense budgets, with Advance Excel competency

• Operations Management and Facilities Management experience of large assets as part of a Facilities or Property Team
• Project Management skills and experience to plan and deliver capital projects on time and on budget
• A good knowledge of seismic standards and practices in relation to commercial property
• Experience in best practice Energy and Sustainable Building Building Management practices
• Experience in managing and leading people and contractor management
• Excellence in Health and Safety Leadership and compliance
• Skilled and efficient user of administrative, management and building management technologies
• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline is advantageous but experience in similar Facilities Management roles and large projects will also be highly regarded

In return, Oyster offers the opportunity to be part of the exciting future of their property portfolio in Wellington, leading and working alongside a great team of people.  The team takes great pride in creating an exceptional tenant experience, whilst maintaining a fun, collegiate, knowledgeable, and progressive workplace environment. An excellent remuneration packaging, including base salary and incentives, is on offer for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional to make a mark in an expanding commercial property environment.

If you’re interested to learn more about this opportunity please submit your interest via the link above, or alternatively for a confidential conversation contact Matt Webster at Assemble Recruitment on 027 274 6829.