Facilities Manager - Security Services

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.

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 Facilities Manager – Security Services to manage a large team helping to deliver strategic and resilient campus security services to the University with specific responsibilities for organising and managing all aspects of security and incident management. These services help to ensure a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors, and protect University buildings, physical assets and precincts.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Ensure Security Operations are managed in an efficient and financially responsible manner within budgetary guidelines.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to the services provided, and ensure staff monitor and report on key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain a range of comprehensive compliance reports to ensure the institution adheres to legislation, security regulations, as well as internal policies.
• Plan, develop and implement response plans and security programmes such as Emergency Response and Crisis Management, Physical Security and Incident Investigation services.
• Manage the facilities associated with emergency incident management and to provide efficient and effective services to 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 senior Security Operations specialist with significant experience leading large and diverse teams within complex environments and the personal attributes to inspire and lead across the University. 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.

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

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