Facilities Management Specialist

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau | Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi - With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

• Join an Estates team managing assets worth over $1.5 billion and a portfolio covering over 220,000 square metres 
• Fantastic new opportunity in this large organisation to deliver AUT's facilities service delivery 
• Across our three Auckland campuses 

As a contemporary and connected study destination, AUT is New Zealand's newest and third-largest University, supporting a dynamic learning environment for our students and a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workplace for over 2000 staff.  Our Facilities Services Team is an essential function of AUT's Estates Group with a portfolio incorporating an asset base worth over $1.5 billion, with further growth planned over the next 4-5 years. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Estates Facilities Management Specialist is a development role offering the opportunity of a future linked to the management of the built environment. As the initial point of contact, this role will undertake site investigations, resolving issues relating to the AUT Estate promptly whilst gaining knowledge and experience through escalation of issues to specialist maintenance managers.  

This role will appeal to recent graduates in facilities management (FM), engineering, or property-related disciplines, or to individuals seeking a transition from a practical or trades background towards a career in FM. You'll be dealing directly with staff, students, and contractors across a wide range of building-related issues, including HVAC, Lighting and Power, Fire and Life Safety Systems and Compliance, Lifts and Escalators, Pest Control, Cleaning, Transport and Fleet, with no day the same as the next. With the close support of our existing operations team, you'll be in a prime position to grow your FM skillset first-hand. 

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will already have 

• Previous experience and interest in the built environment 
• Great problem-solving skills
• Personal ownership - drive to get the job done
• A can-do attitude
• The desire to work within an exciting, inclusive, and supportive team environment. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

AUT is a great place to work where staff are highly valued for their diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience. We offer excellent staff benefits, including free study, a personal fund for continued professional development, and generous leave allowances. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the "APPLY" button.

Ngā Utu | Salary: $59,000 - $75,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference: 92494

Te rā aukati | Closing Date: 19th June 2025, at 11:55 pm. 

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week