At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.

Job Description
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Spotless Facilities Services (a Downer Company) delivers a range of Facilities Maintenance and Management Services to the New Zealand Defence Force. We have a leadership opportunity based at the Ohakea Airforce base to manage our grounds services including mowing, gardening, tree maintenance, landscaping, sports turf maintenance, spraying, curb and gutter maintenance and plant pest control. You will be responsible for managing the timely, cost efficient and safe delivery of our planned and reactive maintenance activities at site. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role forms part of the Site Leadership team and is the driving force behind managing our grounds team and services to deliver for our customer.

You will also be responsible for:

• Drive a lived experience (active engagement) of Zero Harm at the site.
• Scheduling and planning the workloads of the grounds team and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective jobs completion.
• Provide direction and leadership to the Grounds and Gardening teams.
• Be ‘hands-on’ - this role will be required to be onsite completing/leading jobs, directing the teams, ensuring jobs quality and completeness, and auditing work to ensure it meets contracted outcomes.
• Robust resource & continuity plans to manage servicing to critical assets.
• Ensure work orders are updated timely and accurately in our works management system.
• Develop strong collaborative customer relationships and ensure customer interactions are positive and constructive.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be a hands-on and authentic leader with strong communication skills. You will also bring with you:

• NZ Level 4 Turf Management or appropriate industry or tertiary qualifications in the areas of amenity landscaping, horticulture or turf Management.
• A minimum 5 years’ experience successfully leading a Grounds team.
• Experience with various types of machinery and equipment – tractors, mowers, vehicles and small plant.
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Experience in reading and interpreting irrigation, turf and maintenance plans.
• Be physically fit and conditioned and agile.
• Be a strong communicator.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands.
• Must be computer literate and be able to use MS Outlook and MS Excel
• Must hold a current full driver’s licence.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

A role with Spotless can advance your career and expand your skills. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We can also offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
• Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more!

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://www.downergroup.co.nz/facilities-management

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 714833.

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.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.