Manager - Facilities | Kaiwhakahaere - Whare

The role

We are seeking a motivated Facilities Manager to take charge of a lively, shared government workplace that supports up to 1,000 people across three agencies. This is a hands-on leadership position in a modern green-star building where teamwork, innovation, and a high-quality workplace experience are central.

You will work closely with colleagues across all three agencies, build trusted relationships, and navigate different priorities with confidence. The role calls for practical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to find effective solutions in a complex environment.

As the leader of a small team, you will partner with contractors and oversee the smooth running of daily operations, budgets, contracts, and service delivery. You will also help manage upcoming workplace changes and create a strong welcome experience through well-run site inductions.

The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of management experience, strong organisation, comfort with technology, and excellent spoken and written communication skills. This is a busy role with variety and responsibility, where flexibility, ownership, and resilience are essential.

What you bring

• At least 3 years of experience in a senior property or facilities management role, with solid knowledge of how facilities operations work.
• Good understanding of health and safety obligations.
• A proven history of leading a facilities team that can stay organised, effective, and able to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Comfort with a role that includes on-call and after-hours responsibilities, rather than standard office hours only.
• Current first-aid training, or a willingness to complete it.
• Appreciation of mātauranga Māori, tikanga, and the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the workplace; confidence in te reo Māori, or a strong commitment to building capability in this area, is welcome.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and to applying cultural capability in day-to-day practice.

Who we are looking for

• People who act with integrity and take responsibility for doing the right thing, even when it is difficult.
• People who understand the purpose behind their work and focus on delivering meaningful value.
• People who remain curious, open to learning, and willing to see challenges as opportunities to grow.
• People who build respectful, inclusive relationships and show care for others.
• People who work collaboratively across teams and contribute to shared outcomes.

About Stats NZ

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is New Zealand’s national statistics office, shaping decisions through trusted data and insights. The organisation values the diversity of its people and recognises that strong outcomes come from a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

The data and insights produced by Stats NZ support decision-making across government, communities, and businesses, and help tell the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. The work contributes to better outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment, while supporting a strong and equitable data system.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour working week.
• 15 days of sick leave, which can be used for yourself or people in your care.
• 3 additional days off during the year-end office closure period.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Paid counselling and coaching through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vision and hearing health benefits.
• Corporate discounts on a range of products and services.
• Study support programmes.
• Weekly cross-agency singing group activity.
• Active social club in each office.

Pay and application notes

The starting salary for this position is NZ$97,270 to NZ$107,570 plus KiwiSaver.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so interviews may begin quickly. A phone or video screening may be part of the process before interview.

Please include any accommodation needs in your application. Questions can be directed to the recruitment team at the provided email address. Unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.