Property and Facilities Manager - Full Time, Permanent

• Auckland to Northland territory
• Flexibility on location
• Permanent opportunity

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

We put Tamariki first
We believe Aroha is vital
We respect the Mana of people
We are Tika and Pono
We value Whakapapa
We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

We are committed to putting children first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
As one of Oranga Tamariki's property specialists you will manage all the property aspects relating to Oranga Tamariki homes and sites in your region. This includes acquiring and disposing of property and accommodation, managing all maintenance and modifications to properties, and providing expert advice to inform decision making on property future needs.
You will work closely with the Regional Delivery Managers on large scale projects and re-fits as part of Oranga Tamariki's five-year programme of work to upgrade and expand front line sites across the country.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:
• A minimum of 5 years commercial property management experience within a large organisation
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Passionate about making a real change to the lives of Tamariki and Children.
• Ability to communicate and present complex ideas in engaging and easy to understand terms.
• Solid understanding of financial data and support recommendations with quantitative data.
• Experienced in managing multiple contracts, supplier, and service level agreements.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns, in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• Have outstanding communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.


Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

This is an opportunity for your governance talent and expertise to make a real difference for tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa.

Our generous benefits include: https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pÄ“hea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Sravani.peddibhotla@ot.govt.nz

Applications close midnight on 20 March 2022

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support.

At this time Oranga Tamariki invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption (under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021). We will require evidence of your vaccination status or a valid exemption. We will require evidence of your vaccination status at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process. 

Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.