Services Manager

Amazing opportunity for an experienced Services Manager looking to take the next step

• Join AUT's Estates team, managing assets worth over $650 million and a portfolio covering over 220,000 square metres
• A fun, diverse team that believes in solid teamwork approach
• Fantastic opportunity in this large organisation to manage wide variety of soft services
• Full time, permanent role based in Auckland CBD

As Australasia's #1 millennial university, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a young and dynamic university and workplace that delivers a unique student experience, providing an education that is active and stimulating. With over 29,000 students and 2,500 staff across our three teaching campuses, it's also NZ's fastest growing and second largest university!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Services Manager to join our Estates team and take day to day control and supervisory management of the delivery of a range of facilities services across all AUT's three Auckland Campus sites.

You will be responsible for key service contracts including office cleaning, washroom servicing, waste management & recycling, building washes & window cleaning. You will also be responsible for contract management and auditing, gap analysis, profit and loss, long term budgeting and capital asset renewal requirements. You will also be rostered within the Estates Duty Manager duty roster working10am - 6.30pm and on call afterhours one week every 2 to 3 months, all to support a highly performing team which is leading the way in delivering a first-class learning environment for the university and our students and staff.

What experience and skills do you need?

• At least 3 years' proven experience in property management, events and hospitality operations or facilities management with demonstrated ability in contract management and be looking to take your next step
• Strong customer service ethic with the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a large portfolio
• Analysis will be one of your strengths and have a curious mind with a genuine willingness to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and customers to achieve understanding and action
• An organised nature and a desire to plan for success
• Proven experience in influencing and relationship management with an ability to balance and manage diverse stakeholder interests
• Flexibility and openness for a challenge

If you're looking to join an organisation of significant scale and size where you can gain experience in a large portfolio whilst being able to demonstrate your existing experience in a role managing our services then this could be the job for you!

AUT has fantastic staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, free membership to AUT gyms and generous leave allowances.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $96,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Reference: 88274 

Closing Date: 07 March 2024 at 11:55pm 

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week