Facilities Management Lead - Wellington at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - WairarapaAbout usThe Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.The Facilities Management Lead is a senior position responsible for delivering the Ministry's facilities management plan to optimise the property portfolio performance and meet organisational objectives across all of the Ministry's sites nationwide.The Facilities Management Lead will be supported by a team of Specialist and Property Managers to implement best practice facilities management functions (e.g., Facilities Contracts such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building compliance, stakeholder management) to support the delivery of property shared services and strategies.A key focus of the role is championing the development of MSD's facilities management capability and capacity, leading a team of facility management officers, ensuring all sites and assets are available to support MSD's service delivery, and are performing at optimal levels and knowing the sites and asset condition.What you will bring:Extensive management level experience in leading the facilities management function for a large and diverse organisationDemonstrated leadership and delivery experience in asset management, building and asset regulatory compliance and risk management from either the lessor or lessee perspectiveDemonstrated senior experience in developing and implementing facilities management systemsWell demonstrated negotiation, influencing and communications skillsCritical thinking and analysis skills to help the Ministry get the most from our property portfolioAs a senior professional in our team, you will be someone who leads by example, leads with clarity and direction and contributes to a culture of collaboration and improvement.If you're looking for an opportunity that allows you to take ownership of your work, enjoys the challenge of lifting our facilities management, developing a team and portfolio and having a positive impact on the working environment for our staff, this is the role for you!To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at ******** .
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