Facilities Manager

An opportunity exists for a Facilities Manager, based in our Auckland office, to support the effective management of Downer’s property portfolio across New Zealand.

This role is responsible for ensuring facilities are managed in line with lease obligations, Zero Harm principles and statutory requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, the position also contributes to property projects, capital works, and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all facilities comply with lease obligations, statutory requirements and Zero Harm standards 
• Support the development and management of facility budgets across leased and owned sites 
• Coordinate and respond to facility requests in line with service standards and reporting metrics 
• Maintain accurate lease responsibility matrices and support asset register updates 
• Deliver property projects including capital works, fit-outs, maintenance and site consolidations 
• Contribute to business case development including scope, cost, risk and delivery approach 
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain panels for property and project services 
• Partner with internal teams (Legal, Procurement, Finance) to ensure compliance and governance 
• Oversee defects liability periods and ensure quality project delivery outcomes 
• Support site transitions, relocations and operational readiness (hard and soft services) 
• Ensure sustainability and environmental requirements are embedded across all activities 

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in facilities management within a corporate real estate environment 
• Strong understanding of property operations, lease obligations and cost drivers 
• Experience managing multiple projects, balancing time, cost and quality outcomes 
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and service providers 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities 
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and compliance 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and work management systems 
• Relevant qualification in Facilities Management (or working towards) 

Benefits Of Working with Downer

• Work with an ASX/NZX listed company, working with market leaders in infrastructure services.
• Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
  • Professional development programs
    • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:
  • Flexible work arrangements
    • Parental leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits, including: 
  • Discounted services through Perks@Downer (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)
    • Volunteering day 
    • Marram subsidised healthcare 

Why Downer?

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women Māori and Pasifika Peoples, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.