Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes  This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment.  We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation. 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

Downer NZ holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. Downer provide enhanced and extended scope of works and implement new processes to ensure that all facilitates are well managed and maintained. We are currently seeking a Senior Site Facilities Manager to join our team at the Department of Corrections in Auckland.

A bit about the role

The Senior Site Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing a team, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of services to our customers, and achieving the financial objectives of the contract. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, excellent relationship management, solid commercial acumen, extensive facilities management experience, and a collaborative approach to teamwork. 

The Senior Site Manager will also be accountable for maintaining a Zero Harm culture through active engagement, leading the Downer site team, fostering strong customer relationships, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. Additionally, the role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and upholding Downer’s values in both service delivery and people leadership.

Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments, so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for someone who is passionate about going the extra mile! You are motivated and ready for the opportunity to take on a leadership role to achieve a high standard performance. You will also bring with you:

3-5 years of management-level experience in the facilities industry. Strong analytical, numeric, and fiscal skills with a focus on cost management and productivity improvement. Proven commercial acumen and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Experience in managing operational activities to ensure quality, timely completion, and minimal rework. Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and ability to ensure compliance. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team; intermediate computer literacy and a current full driver’s license.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://www.downergroup.com/facilities-management

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 716970

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.