Regional Facilities Manager

About the role

The Regional Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing facilities management, maintenance, asset lifecycle and operational property services across the Region, ensuring campuses, facilities and operational assets remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose. The role implements global facilities management frameworks, standards and maintenance programs, ensuring facilities services are delivered consistently and effectively across all campuses within the Region. Working closely with Regional Heads of School, Campus Principals, Campus Support Teams, the Regional Director of Infrastructure Delivery and the Global Facilities Management function, the role supports the effective stewardship of the Region's property portfolio and contributes to continuous improvement in asset performance, service delivery and operational efficiency.

Based at our Regional Support Office in Onehunga, the role requires regular travel throughout New Zealand and occasional international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management operations across all campuses within the Region
• Implement preventative and reactive maintenance programs in accordance with organisational standards and asset lifecycle requirements
• Ensure facilities services are delivered efficiently, effectively and in a manner that supports safe and productive learning environments
• Monitor maintenance performance, contractor effectiveness and service delivery outcomes
• Coordinate maintenance priorities across campuses, balancing operational requirements, risk and available resources
• Oversee delivery of soft services across campuses — cleaning, grounds and landscaping, waste, pest control and security services — to defined standards
• Lead reactive, emergency and make-safe response across the Region, including after-hours and urgent works
• Operate a facilities helpdesk / work-order process so requests are logged, triaged, prioritised and closed out with a clear audit trail
• Maintain oversight of regional asset registers, condition data and asset management information
• Manage facilities service providers and contractors across the region

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Engineering, Asset Management, Building Services or a related discipline
• Significant experience in facilities management, maintenance or property operations within a complex multi-site organisation
• Demonstrated experience implementing preventative maintenance programs and supporting asset lifecycle management activities
• Strong understanding of facilities operations, maintenance planning, contractor management and service delivery practices
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements relating to facilities, building assets and maintenance activities
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, operational expenditure and facilities service contracts
• Experience maintaining asset registers, condition data and asset management systems
• Understanding of utilities management, sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contractors, service providers and competing operational priorities
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills

You will need

• Minimum five years' relevant experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Valid New Zealand working rights
• Ability to pass a pre-employment police vetting check
• Able to provide two professional references

What We Offer

At OneSchool Global, we offer a competitive remuneration package, including health insurance, clothing allowance, ongoing professional development, and genuine career progression opportunities both regionally and globally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created role and contribute to projects that directly enhance our campuses and support student outcomes across the region.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and current CV by following the application prompts.