Facilities Lead
Core
Hands-on facilities and workplace role supporting day-to-day delivery of facilities services, maintenance, and site upkeep across Wellington sites for the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Role type
Senior IC facilities lead
Builds
Safe, well-maintained, and fit-for-purpose workplaces
Domain
Government / Property and Facilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Maintenance triage, contractor coordination, purchase order administration, site planning, emergency preparedness, process improvement, stakeholder guidance, practical decision-making, intermediate Excel, AI tool usage
Preferred skills
Continuous improvement mindset, adaptability, clear communication under pressure
Technologies
Excel, AI tools
Responsibilities
Managing and triaging maintenance requests and the Building Services inbox; Providing day-to-day guidance and mentoring to Building Services staff; Coordinating contractors and liaising with Regional Facilities Managers; Overseeing reception and workplace requirements; Responding to facilities and maintenance issues at Wellington sites; Raising purchase orders and completing facilities and contract administration; Supporting office changes, site planning, and reshuffles; Improving facilities processes and supporting new ways of working; Helping embed good practice across facilities maintenance, workplace services, and site upkeep; Supporting emergency preparedness requirements, including first aid and evacuation responsibilities.