Job Description
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We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Facilities Manager to join our Asset Management & Facilities Management contract with the Ministry of Education New Zealand (MoE) team and play a key role in delivering the Facilities Management (FM) service across New Zealand.
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer delivers comprehensive Asset and Facilities Management services to the Ministry of Education (MOE) across New Zealand. Our diverse portfolio spans both residential and non-residential properties nationwide, including teacher housing, closed schools, and future school sites.
We are seeking a high-performing Regional Facilities Manager to lead operational excellence and drive outstanding service delivery within their designated region.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will be accountable for overall regional business performance — ensuring Zero Harm health and safety standards, effective facilities and project management, strong financial stewardship, and high-quality service outcomes. You will provide leadership and direction to service delivery partners, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Performance is measured against a robust KPI framework agreed with our client, requiring a results-driven leader who can balance strategic oversight with operational execution.
This is a dynamic role that extends beyond a standard 8:00am–4:00pm workday. Facilities management is responsive by nature, and there will be times when after-hours engagement is required to manage urgent or critical matters. We’re seeking a proactive and accountable leader who understands the importance of timely response and is comfortable operating in an environment where flexibility and ownership are key to delivering exceptional outcomes.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Champion and embed a strong Zero Harm culture across all regional sites, ensuring active engagement from staff and subcontractors.
Provide clear leadership and direction to regional teams and service delivery partners.
Drive overall regional business performance, including financial targets, KPI achievement, and cost management.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative customer relationships, ensuring consistently positive interactions.
Oversee safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of works across all sites, including management of P1 and emergency events. Ensure that all sites remain compliant with relevant legal and statutory obligations (i.e. BWOF and HSNO); As required
Manage regional resourcing, subcontractor engagement, risk identification, and escalation as required.
Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives while modelling Downer’s values and fostering consistency across the region.
This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Minimum 5 years’ management experience within the facilities management industry.
Proven people leadership capability, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen, including cost control and productivity improvement.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make evidence-based decisions.
Experience driving operational performance to ensure quality delivery, timeliness, and minimal rework.
Solid working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to travel regularly and hold a current full driver’s licence.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
Company vehicle will be provided.
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, ****** orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika 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.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 729316.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Facilities Manager to join our Asset Management & Facilities Management contract with the Ministry of Education New Zealand (MoE) team and play a key role in delivering the Facilities Management (FM) service across New Zealand.
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer delivers comprehensive Asset and Facilities Management services to the Ministry of Education (MOE) across New Zealand. Our diverse portfolio spans both residential and non-residential properties nationwide, including teacher housing, closed schools, and future school sites.
We are seeking a high-performing Regional Facilities Manager to lead operational excellence and drive outstanding service delivery within their designated region.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will be accountable for overall regional business performance — ensuring Zero Harm health and safety standards, effective facilities and project management, strong financial stewardship, and high-quality service outcomes. You will provide leadership and direction to service delivery partners, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Performance is measured against a robust KPI framework agreed with our client, requiring a results-driven leader who can balance strategic oversight with operational execution.
This is a dynamic role that extends beyond a standard 8:00am–4:00pm workday. Facilities management is responsive by nature, and there will be times when after-hours engagement is required to manage urgent or critical matters. We’re seeking a proactive and accountable leader who understands the importance of timely response and is comfortable operating in an environment where flexibility and ownership are key to delivering exceptional outcomes.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Champion and embed a strong Zero Harm culture across all regional sites, ensuring active engagement from staff and subcontractors.
Provide clear leadership and direction to regional teams and service delivery partners.
Drive overall regional business performance, including financial targets, KPI achievement, and cost management.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative customer relationships, ensuring consistently positive interactions.
Oversee safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of works across all sites, including management of P1 and emergency events. Ensure that all sites remain compliant with relevant legal and statutory obligations (i.e. BWOF and HSNO); As required
Manage regional resourcing, subcontractor engagement, risk identification, and escalation as required.
Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives while modelling Downer’s values and fostering consistency across the region.
This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Minimum 5 years’ management experience within the facilities management industry.
Proven people leadership capability, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen, including cost control and productivity improvement.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make evidence-based decisions.
Experience driving operational performance to ensure quality delivery, timeliness, and minimal rework.
Solid working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to travel regularly and hold a current full driver’s licence.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
Company vehicle will be provided.
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, ****** orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika 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.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 729316.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Regional Facilities Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.