Property & Campus Development Division Taurima Papa Whenua
Competitive base salary with additional overtime compensation
Company-provided cellphone, laptop, and superannuation contributions
Preference for candidates with proven leadership and management experience
About our team/Mo te tima
The Property & Campus Development Division is responsible for more than 22,000 hectares of land. Otago University has almost 4,000 full-time employees and close to 21,000 students. We are proud to support the ongoing academic mission of New Zealand's first university by providing the best facilities, services, and physical environment in which staff, students, and the public can learn, teach, live, and play.
The role/Te mahi
The Team Leader Engineering Services oversees the day-to-day management, development, and direction of all Engineering, Mechanical, and HVAC activities across campus. This role provides ongoing support through professional consultation and plays a vital part in ensuring all work completed is of high quality and meets all regulatory requirements. The Team Lead also undertakes and ensures IQP building checks are conducted on campus as required.
Your skills and experience/Ka pukeka me ka wheako
Having worked in a similar leadership role, you are able to guide and mentor both multi-disciplinary project teams and highly serviced projects. As an expert in the field, with strong knowledge of the construction industry, you will focus on driving continuous improvement and innovation. You have comprehensive experience and understanding of the Building Act, Engineering, Mechanical, and HVAC, and Health & Safety standards and regulations. Your strong financial skills will ensure effective management of the Engineering Services activity centre budget. It is preferred you are an Independent Qualified Person (IQP).
Other key skills and requirements include:
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Mechanical or HVAC or Management qualifications and experience
Proven experience in Engineering, Mechanical and HVAC including installation and maintenance.
General knowledge of materials, equipment, and sub-trades relative to the building industry.
Solid business and financial acumen with excellent problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Information Systems and a competent Microsoft suite user (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
A strong focus on Health and Safety and well-being.
Exceptional leadership skills, able to manage and supervise staff and contractors.
Well-developed project management skills.
Excellent presentation and people skills, enabling you to build solid relationships with key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Further details/Puroko
This is a full-time (40 hours a week) permanent position based in Dunedin.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The appointment range for this position is $90,165 to $98,515 per annum. Top of range is $106,863.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.
We offer a competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here.
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Russ Linwood via the contact details.
Application/Tono
Applications quoting reference number 2401528 will close on Sunday, 20 October 2024.
Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
#J-18808-Ljbffr