Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) Looking for Facilities Manager at Te Aroha, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

LIC have been providing innovative farming solutions for over 100 years, and today, we’re proudly NZ’s leading agri-tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We are a part of a wider NZ Inc. and play a key role in driving economic growth in NZ. We achieve this through our world-renowned genetics and technology products, which create more sustainable and profitable farms.

About The Role

In this role you’ll take responsibility for a national portfolio of properties, ranging from office buildings and depots, to farms and farmhouses. This role offers a wide scope, providing you with the opportunity to manage a diverse range of properties, both owned and leased.

This is an exciting role where you’ll have the opportunity to manage an active property portfolio, ensuring LICs Facilities meet the need of our business to ensure we can provide excellent service to our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the smooth running of our Building Works (facilities maintenance) team.
• Oversight of maintenance, services, and legislative requirements, including building WoF’s and fire evacuation protocols.
• Confidently manage relationships with landlords, various Councils, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage and negotiate lease contracts.
• Work in partnership with key internal stakeholders to ensure our facilities are fit for purpose.
• Oversee security management for all sites.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for any building issues or escalations.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a background in property, either facilities or property management, or from within the building industry where you’ve gained experience in project management.

You’ll confidentially demonstrate:

• A solid understanding of Council requirements and relevant legislation.
• Track record of managing a diverse property portfolio.
• Proven ability to manage third party service providers.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to get the best from your team.
• Experience in contract negotiation.
• Ability to manage budgets and prioritise expenditure
• Strong Health & Safety focus.

In Return:

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative work environment, where you’ll get exposure to a diverse national portfolio, rounding out your professional experience.

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive some great benefits, including:

• Benefits that Matter: You’ll receive some great benefits, including extra leave days, flexible working options, and discounted health, life, income, and disability insurances.
• Share scheme: You’ll have the option of joining our employee shares scheme, enabling you to share in our organisations success and growth.
• Wellbeing First: Enjoy wellbeing discounts that prioritise your health and happiness.
• Work-Life Balance: Free onsite parking and flexible working options ensure you find the balance you need in your professional and personal life.
• Great Work Environment: At our Hamilton office you’ll have access to a tennis court, pool, and onsite café and bar.

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