Part-time Facilities Manager

This highly visible, on-site role is perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships and ensuring everything runs smoothly for tenants, customers and owners. This is a part time role for approximately 6 weeks working 20 hours a week. Hornby based.

As the Facilities Manager, you’ll be the single point of contact for all building-related matters across the mall’s tenancies and common areas. You’ll ensure the centre is safe, compliant, well-maintained and operating efficiently. From managing contractors to triaging maintenance requests, your proactive approach will keep everything running seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities and Building Management: Oversee building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, lifts) with regular site inspections to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Contractor and Service Provider Management: Engage and manage contractors to deliver high-quality work while meeting health and safety requirements.
• Maintenance Requests and Triage: Act as the main point of contact for facilities-related issues, prioritising and resolving tenant requests promptly. You will have a customer services team supporting you.
• Tenant Liaison: Build positive relationships with tenants by "
• Health, Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with legislation and standards while maintaining documentation such as BWOFs and fire system records.
• Reporting and Administration: Maintain accurate records of maintenance issues, contractor works and compliance documentation while providing updates to management.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven experience in facilities management or property operations.
• Strong understanding of building services and maintenance systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and resolve issues efficiently.
• Confident working independently on-site.

Desirable:

• Experience in shopping centres or multi-tenant environments.
• Knowledge of New Zealand building compliance requirements.
• Trade background or formal facilities management qualification.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.

Personal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and solution-focused.
• Calm under pressure and decisive when challenges arise.
• Approachable with a tenant-first mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills.
• Accountable and takes ownership of outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the operational success of a vibrant shopping mall environment. Albeit a temporary role, you’ll make decisions on-site while being supported by a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in property management.

If you’re available to take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you!