Facilities Asset Manager

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Facilities Asset Manager

Bring your expertise to develop and enhance the Asset Management plan for Council's portfolio of community facilities

Rolleston, New Zealand Reference: 6654758 About the role: As a member of the Asset Management Team, the Facilities Asset Manager will lead the strategic and effective asset management planning for all Council Facilities. The role is responsible for leading the development of Asset Management Plans and budgets for Council Facilities, in coordination with the Infrastructure & Property and Community Services and Facilities Operations teams. The role will also include the following:

• Strategic leadership and be the guardian of organisational workplace culture, leading, coaching, role modelling and upholding the behaviours of our organisational values
• Leading the development and preparation of the Community Facilities Activity Management Plan
• Contribute to facilities planning and budget development for the Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan
• Producing comprehensive technical reports on facility assets
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on the condition, use and performance of facilities district wide

About you: You will be an experienced Asset Manager with a strong knowledge in managing complex buildings and facilities. Having a local government background is highly desirable but not essential, with excellent analytical skills and the ability to transfer that knowledge to plans and strategies. You will also have:

• Relevant experience (15+ years) in management or planning of Facilities or a related area
• In depth knowledge of the Local Government Act, Building Act and Resource Management Act
• Experience in Asset systems
• Broad management skills including evidence-based budget management and people leadership
• You will be financially literate and have the ability to balance prudent expenditure

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us: Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow. Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check. If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today! Selwyn is the best place to live, work and play. This Is Selwyn Contact Want to talk to us about joining the team? Get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr