Facilities Management Site Supervisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As the Facilities Management Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for liaising between the camp command and the service providers, to ensure that delivery of Facilities Maintenance and Management is in accordance with the contract requirements, and meets the needs of the customer.

A typical day might include:

• Acting as the lead for day-to-day issues in relation to Property and facilities.
• Liaising with customers to ensure base/camp operating requests are considered and responded to in a timely fashion.
• The oversight of maintenance project budgets to ensure best use of financial resources.

Due to the nature of this role, there will be no work from home arrangements available, however once established in the role there will be some flexibility afforded surrounding working hours.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

As the Facilities Management Site Supervisor, you will possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement as you facilitate multiple groups with varying demands. This role will require you to quickly adapt to unfolding situations, reprioritising on the fly, while altogether ensuring that timeframes are adhered to. In effect, you will be a very structured person who can quickly assess where your efforts need to focused.

Additionally, you will also possess:

• Infrastructure facilities maintenance knowledge and experience.
• Working knowledge of the relevant property legislation.
• Considerable ability to set and maintain a high standard of quality assurance.
• A relevant trade qualification supplemented with considerable industry experience (desirable).

Please note: This role will require domestic travel to NZDF camps and bases, therefore a full and clean Driver's License is essential.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Thursday 16 May 2024.

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please Note:

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:

Higher Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
• You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.