Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.
The role of Property Services is to provide a leading-edge facilities management, planning, and development service that contributes to the success of Waipapa Taumata Rau as a vibrant and progressive University.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The Property Services team provides a leading-edge planning and development consultancy that contributes to the University of Auckland's success by providing high-quality physical environments. We build and service some of the country's largest and most complex buildings and construction projects.
The opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Campus Cleaning Manager to oversee and coordinate all cleaning activities within the University campus. They will provide clear direction and leadership to a team of cleaning staff to ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards are consistently met across all University facilities.
Some key focus areas include:
- Proactively coordinate the custodial services and monitor the adequacy of services provided.
- Facilitating waste and recycling services.
- Facilitating building and window wash preventative maintenance programme.
- Ensure the roadworthiness of Property Services registered and non-registered vehicle fleet
- Instigate preventative and corrective actions to ensure contractual compliance and deliverable outcomes are achieved
- Ensure consistent delivery of relevant services which adhere to requirements
- Monitor and audit standards, enabling agreed resolutions
- Encourage engagement and education
- Enable a fit-for-purpose environment for staff, students, and visitors to the University
This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on campus operations and contribute to the overall success of the University community.
This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role on a permanent contract.
For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review the Position Description
About you | He kōrero mōu
We are looking for a Commercial Cleaning specialist with significant experience leading large and diverse teams within complex environments. Key attributes for this role include excellent communication and negotiation skills, the ability to build relationship with stakeholders across all levels, ability to work under pressure and most of all to be a key contributor and team player across project teams.
Experience dealing with sustainability targets is desirable in addition to a good knowledge of NZ legislation and best practice in waste management.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
- Negotiation skills and ability to build successful relationships.
- Strong organisational skills with an ability to exercise discretion, demonstrate initiative to identify and solve problems requiring judgment and accurate interpretation of established information.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
- An ability to liaise at an executive level and to work under pressure within a politically complex and challenging environment.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution.
We proudly provide an environment that will enable you and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career to help you develop and grow.
We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks of annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
- Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
- A generous and inclusive parental leave policy.
In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website
Additional Information
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Sunday 9th February, to be considered.
Please note: Due to a system shutdown, candidates will not be reviewed or contacted until Monday 10th Feb. We do not accept direct email applications
Please include a short Cover Letter and your CV highlighting why you are interested in joining us and how you can meet the requirements of our vacancy.
You can reach out to Josh Chapman (Senior Recruitment Partner | Mātanga Kimi Kaimahi) via j.chapman@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation.
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
