Facilities Manager

About the Role

In this newly created Facilities Manager role, you will be a key member of the Village Management team based in our beautiful, resort style village complex - Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangarei. This is a full time position working Monday to Friday, 0800 - 1630.

As the village operates 24/7 there is an on-call component to this role and afterhours attendance may be necessary from time to time

Your day to day will include:

• Demonstrating a strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements, identifying and managing risk and enabling a safety conscious culture
• Contractor Management (experience in SWMS, Contractor Prequalification and Permits to Work desirable)
• A high focus on ensuring compliance, policies, procedures are met to the highest standard of accreditation.
• Using your knowledge of building systems and maintenance standards to ensure proactive planning for required works to prevent future issues
• Additional management obligations including procurement, minor project delivery, unit refurbishments, and cohesive stakeholder management
• Leadership and responsibility for the maintenance and gardening team

About You

To thrive in our supportive and fast-paced environment you will have:

• Proven experience in facilities management, building management or a similar role
• People management experience preferred in leading a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to build and maintain great relationships with residents, visitors, contractors and our team
• Experience in financial reporting, budgets and cost analysis
• Solid IT/computer skills (Salesforce experience an advantage but not essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills and a reliable, friendly and professional manner

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

Benefits of working at a Ryman Village

• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Work in a beautiful, resort style village
• Enjoy excellent job stability
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.