Head of Campus and Facilities - Scion

As a Crown Research Institute, Scion's purpose is to drive innovation and growth from New Zealand's forest industry and to create high value economic, environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. In addition to conducting research to enhance the international competitiveness and profitability of the current forest industry, Scion is at the leading edge of new technology development for renewable biomaterials and energy, and the establishment of a broader based circular bioeconomy. 

The Head of Campus and Facilities is responsible for providing the strategic and operational leadership across Campus and Facilities to meet the vision, purpose and effective operation of Scion campuses.

This hands-on role, for an experienced leader, will directly contribute to the achievement of Scion's strategy by effectively developing master planning and accurate asset management and facilities records to lead and deliver the Campus and Facilities investment portfolio.

This opportunity calls for a seasoned professional who is excited about finding solutions and has the energy and tenacity to effectively marry Scion's objectives with the needs of our multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead the strategic and operational function of the campus, facilities, infrastructure of Scion owned and leased properties and buildings to ensure continuous operations, fit for purpose function and optimisation of use and investment.
• Facilitate the effective Portfolio and Programme Management of facilities and infrastructure improvements and redevelopment projects.
• Lead the compliance of Scion owned and leased assets to ensure continuous operations.
• Enable the capability planning and prioritisation of the facilities team resources in delivering the Campus and Facilities portfolio and science equipment installation and support.
• Maintain strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders including tangata whenua, lessors, tenants, local and regional authorities, contractors, and consultants.
• Monitor and report on strategic and operational KPIs and expenditure budgets on a monthly basis.

We seek a thought leader who has demonstrated ability to think strategically and has:

• A recognised business-related qualification in management, commence, building, facilities or related area.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a commercial / business environment.
• Proven experience of strategic and operational planning and portfolio and programme management.
• Experience in campus, assets, facilities or infrastructure management in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to effectively manage staff.
• Strong organisational skills, can-do attitude and proactive approach, with focus on problem ownership and resolution.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and close deals with external parties.
• Proven communication and collaboration skills leading to effective relationships with customers, contractors and service providers.
• Excellent record keeping and proficiency in computer use and smart systems.

Scion presents talented and ambitious individuals the unique opportunity to pursue a fulfilling professional career at the heart of New Zealand's forest industry. With our main campus at the edge of Rotorua's world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest, Scion offers a great working environment. Our central location and proximity to coastal beaches and inland lakes, native forests, geothermal areas and ski-fields, offer many opportunities to balance work with the other things that are important in your life.

If you enjoy a challenge and want to deliver results that will make a real difference to Scion's research success, come join us!