Facilities Safety & Compliance Officer / Kaihoe Whakamaru TutohuImagine a workplace where your efforts directly shape the future of the vibrant community that is Rotorua. Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua Rotorua Lakes Council offers you that opportunity and more. With a team of nearly 400 staff, we're the driving force behind transformative projects like the revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre and were hosts to the first NRL Indigenous All Stars games in Aotearoa. After a fulfilling day at mahi, soak in our abundance of geothermal pools, explore the mesmerising ngawha (geysers), and conquer world-famous mountain biking trails. As we stand firmly committed to biculturalism and collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, your appreciation for Maori values, te reo, and tikanga Maori will flourish. Join us and shape your career in an environment where innovation meets tradition.About this roleTo plan, deliver and provide effective leadership for facilities compliance, maintenance and renewal programmes across multiple buildings throughout the district. Manage safe practice processes for the delivery of timely and cost-effective works, with adherence to requirements used in the coordination of services to maintain RLC's fully compliant status relating to statutory and regulatory obligations under relevant Building and Health and Safety Act(s) - and/or any legal requirements imposed on RLC by local and/or regional government.Skills and experienceRequired:Tertiary qualification in a related field.At least 3 years' experience in property/facilities and/or Health, Safety and Facility compliance management.Qualifications or equivalent experience in some of the following:Financial systemsHealth and safety regulations and requirementsContractor/Vendor managementBWOF and compliance schedulesFire and emergency evacuation scheme creationFamiliarity with building trades, construction methods and materialsAdvanced skills and knowledge of vendor/contractor and procurement management.Creation and/or management of Asbestos Management Plans and Asset Management Plans.Breadth of operational skills beyond the essential scope.Experience working with outside vendors under contract for major services delivery.Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential.First Aid certificate.Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.Sound like you? Click on the link to apply today!
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