Company Description
Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.
At Colliers, we do what's right and operate in ways that benefit our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.
Our people are our greatest asset and we empower their career growth and skill development. We support their health and wellbeing and foster an inclusive and diverse culture, celebrating what makes us unique and enabling high performance.
Job Description
Facilities Manager – Specialist Government Residential Portfolio
Division: Occupier Services
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed term (9 months)
Are you an experienced facilities professional ready to take on a unique and impactful role? We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to join our specialist Government residential property team, managing a national portfolio of residential assets for key government clients. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational management of essential residential facilities across Aotearoa, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading the day-to-day operations of residential facilities, ensuring compliance, safety, and service excellence.
- Supporting strategic planning for long-term maintenance, capital works, and portfolio optimisation.
- Managing vendor relationships, contracts, and performance across a wide range of services.
- Coordinating space planning and utilisation where applicable.
- Ensuring robust health and safety practices and compliance across all sites.
- Preparing monthly client reports, managing budgets, and contributing to financial planning.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a specialist team delivering high-impact work for government clients.
- Work on a national portfolio with diverse and meaningful projects.
- Join a company that values collaboration, expertise, and doing what’s right.
- Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in facilities management, ideally within a commercial or government context.
- Strong knowledge of construction, maintenance, and compliance regulations.
- Excellent project management, budgeting, and strategic planning skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in facilities management software and reporting tools.
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
Colliers is an inclusive employer, where different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated. Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices. We recruit and retain the best people to uphold our enterprising culture and lead our industry into the future.
If you're interested in being part of an enterprising culture that empowers you to do your best work, we look forward to receiving your application.
When applying, please also provide a cover letter.
