Facilities & Office Manager

Project Overview

This role supports one of New Zealand’s most significant and technically complex vertical infrastructure development currently underway. The project is a large-scale, secure operational facility being delivered through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and joint venture model, bringing together some of the country’s most experienced construction, engineering and service delivery organisations.

Designed to operate around the clock once complete, the facility incorporates high-security environments, complex building systems, and long-term asset management requirements. The project environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative and governance-led, with strong interface management across public and private sector stakeholders.

About the Opportunity

Joining this project offers the rare chance to be part of a high-profile, nationally important build from within an established and well-resourced delivery team. You will work alongside industry specialists in a project setting that values professionalism, discretion and excellence, while offering exposure to sophisticated commercial, security and operational frameworks unique to PPP projects.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in structured, high-accountability environments and is motivated by contributing to infrastructure that delivers lasting public value.

Facilities & Office Manager

Based in Templeton, Christchurch and reporting to the People & Culture Manager (Project), the Facilities & Office Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of project offices and facilities across the project footprint. This role supports teams across pre‑construction and delivery, providing the infrastructure and services that enable high‑performing project delivery.

You will work within a joint‑venture project environment, collaborating closely with internal teams, project partners, and external service providers to deliver well‑managed, compliant, and fit‑for‑purpose workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day management of project offices, facilities, and site‑based workspaces
• Manage office setups, relocations, and demobilisation activities aligned to project phases
• Coordinate facilities services including maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities, and waste
• Manage contracts and relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Ensure facilities operations align with health & safety, compliance, and project requirements
• Support project teams by providing efficient, responsive workplace solutions
• Contribute to a positive, professional office and site environment across the project

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience managing facilities and office operations in a complex or project‑based environment
• A structured, proactive approach with strong problem‑solving capability
• Confidence working across a joint‑venture or multi‑stakeholder setting
• The ability to balance operational detail with changing project demands
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience in facilities management, office management, or similar roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, vendors, and service agreements
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced project environment
• Familiarity with health, safety, and compliance expectations in construction or infrastructure environments (desirable)

What We Offer

This role offers a genuinely unique opportunity to work within a joint‑venture environment, combining the strength and capability of a highly respected New Zealand constructor with the scale, systems, and global experience of a leading international infrastructure organisation.

We offer:

• The opportunity to be embedded in a large‑scale, high‑profile project from early stages through delivery
• Exposure to both local best practice and world‑class global systems and processes, providing invaluable professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive project team environment that values expertise, partnership, and shared success
• Strong leadership, structure, and support within a well‑resourced organisation
• Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience