Facility Manager

• Manage a state-of-the-art Aquatic Facility
• Support and work with our community
• Excellent benefits including wellbeing and birthday leave (an additional 5 days per year)

About the role

As Facility Manager, you'll be responsible for the daily operations and strategic development of our state-of-the-art facility, Te Ngaengae. You'll drive performance, lead high-performing teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and deliver a world-class experience to our diverse community.

Key focus areas:

• Day-to-day leadership and management of pool and fitness suite operations
• Resource management, including coaching and development of our staff
• Maintaining safety, cleanliness and compliance with health and industry standards
• Supporting community programmes and customer engagement
• Financial and business planning to support utilisation and revenue growth

You'll also have the opportunity to shape new ideas, champion innovation, and influence how we meet the recreation needs of our communities.

You can download a copy of the position description here.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• An experienced leader - at least five years in an aquatic or recreation facility management role
• Community focused - with a passion for improving health and wellbeing outcomes
• Operationally savvy - with sound financial and strategic planning skills
• Calm under pressure - confident managing complex issues and leading in fast-paced environments
• A collaborator and communicator - comfortable working with diverse teams, stakeholders and the public

You'll also need:

• A current Swimming Pool Water Treatment Certificate
• Strong relationship management and team leadership skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities

Bonus points for: a tertiary qualification in sport or recreation, lifeguard assessor certification, or fitness industry experience.

Why join us?

At Hutt City Council, we offer:

• A chance to make a real difference in our community
• A positive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing development and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to shape meaningful recreation services for the people of Lower Hutt

We're committed to providing a working environment that embraces, values and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

About Us

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

Why Work Here?

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We're a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities.

Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026

Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.