Imagine waking up to the serene beauty that is Rotorua – with lakes at your doorstep and embracing the thrill of mountain biking in the metropolis of trails. Join Te Kaunihera o ngā roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council and be part of a team that brings exceptional projects to life, such as the iconic Sir Howard Morrison Centre, the current revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, and the stunning Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment. As a council deeply rooted in biculturalism and a strong connection with Te Arawa, our local iwi, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of culture, people, and connections.
Kauria ngā wai o ngā roto, kauria ngā wai o ngā kaupapa nui! Swim the tranquil waters of our lakes, bathe in the opportunities working at Council provides.
We are seeking a Facilities Support Officer to provide broad business support services to the Property (Facilities) team, enabling proactive and cost-efficient facilities management. This role involves delivering reliable, confidential, and seamless support to the team. The RLC facilities portfolio includes over 250 buildings, valued at over $500M, spread across the Rotorua district.
In this role, you will be responsible for the management and system administration of all requests for service (RFS) allocated to Property (Facilities), including reassigning tasks to appropriate team members, sending requests to approved contractors, and updating the status and timeframes for completion. You will also define and document facilities procedures in accordance with agreed methodology.
You will set up and maintain systems for recording facilities capital project renewals and operational portfolio costs. Additionally, you will provide financial administration and support to the Property (Facilities) unit, which includes generating, processing, and receipting Purchase Orders through the EPO system, and raising and processing invoices in adherence with the Procurement Policy.
Your responsibilities will also involve updating and refreshing the Property (Facilities) online information and communication with the organisation, ensuring that relevant online information is current, up to date, and available via Council’s Intranet and Council/Committee update reports.
You will coordinate and facilitate staff training and education on facilities tools and platforms. Furthermore, you will provide input into timely, high-quality, action-orientated executive management reports.
You will be accountable for services within the Facilities department and maintain key relationships with other departments or corporate functions.
This position closes on 19 January 2025
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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.
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