Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Facilities Manager
Manage and deliver facilities maintenance across Pacific MFAT sites, based in Auckland.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Based in Auckland, the Facilities Manager will oversee facilities maintenance services across diverse property types throughout the Pacific, with frequent travel to MFAT locations, and will work closely with Downer teams and Service Delivery Partners to ensure safe, efficient, high‑standard outcomes and strong stakeholder relationships. The role will also involve after‑hours on‑call support, business development, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Foster a Zero Harm culture and ensure security compliance. • Engage positively with customers and manage subcontractor relationships for collaborative outcomes. • Oversee facilities maintenance delivery, meeting KPIs, resource utilisation and financial targets. • Lead governance and service delivery across varied work types, technologies and customers. • Develop local trade capabilities in the Pacific to support social outcomes and improve efficiency. • Provide after‑hours on‑call support, champion business development and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸facilities maintenance
- ▸kpi management
- ▸governance
- ▸trade development
- ▸on‑call support
- ▸business development
What You Bring
The position requires a National Security Clearance and Ministry of Justice Clearance, and the successful candidate must be able to travel for one to two weeks at a time, multiple times a year. You will be expected to foster a Zero Harm culture, manage subcontractor relationships and develop local trade capabilities to support social outcomes. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under‑represented groups and providing support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Applicants should apply online with a CV and relevant licences; successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment drug testing, medical assessment and a Ministry of Justice check. • Hold a Facilities Management qualification or equivalent with 3‑5 years of technical, construction, facilities or asset management experience. • Demonstrate expertise in facilities maintenance operations and financial management. • Proven record of delivering quality maintenance, adhering to schedules and minimising rework. • Experience working in the Pacific is a strong plus. • Experience developing trade capabilities and fostering growth. • Obtain National Security Clearance and Ministry of Justice Clearance.
Requirements
- ▸facilities management
- ▸3-5 years
- ▸facilities maintenance
- ▸financial management
- ▸security clearance
- ▸zero harm
Benefits
Downer is a leading provider of essential public services in Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centres, and defence partnerships, and offers a high‑performance, inclusive culture with training, internal mobility, and employee benefits.
Work Environment
Hybrid