About Savills

At Savills New Zealand you will help shape the future of the New Zealand property market. You will do so as a member of a property services firm with an unparalleled reputation for excellence. Globally, Savills has been introducing innovations to market and delivering exceptional service to clients for over 160 years.

About the Opportunity

A unique opportunity exists for a full time Facilities Manager to join our team in a vibrant shopping centre environment. Working within the West City team, this role will allow you to showcase your existing skills and further develop your career with a great company. As the Facilities Manager, you will be a key member of the Centre Management team, the role will ensure compliance, cost-effective contract management, strategic planning, and successful execution of capital works and maintenance programs.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Supervise and monitor the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the property
• Oversee the performance and maintenance of all essential building systems including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fire services, HVAC, lighting, and security systems
• Liaise effectively with tenants, service contractors, consultants, and statutory authorities to coordinate services and minimise disruptions to trade
• Ensure compliance across all operations are compliant with relevant legislation, health and safety standards, Building Warrant of Fitness requirements, and company policies
• Monitor contractor performance and service delivery against agreed standards and benchmarks
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date reporting, documentation, registers and permits
• Assist with the coordination and management of tenancy fitouts
• Support the planning, budgeting, and delivery of operational and capital works projects
• Contribute to the environmental and sustainability performance of the centre
• Participate in emergency response planning and procedures, and be available to respond to property-related incidents out of hours if required
• Continuously seek ways to enhance the performance, efficiency, and value of the asset

What Sets You Apart 

• 3–5 years’ experience in operations or facilities management within a retail or commercial property environment.
• Robust knowledge of building systems, services, and compliance obligations.
• Proven experience in managing service providers and contractor performance
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Sound understanding of risk management, regulatory standards, and workplace health & safety
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary technical services teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clear reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office and building/facility management software systems
• Proven ability to implement business processes that deliver operational efficiencies and reduce risk
• Energetic, ambitious, hands on and motivated

What Sets Us Apart

We actively seek out people who possess that rare mix of work ethic, rock solid integrity and attentiveness to client needs. With Savills your horizons could not be broader, we operate out of over 700 locations around the world and our services cover the full spectrum, from providing strategic advice to managing assets and projects and transacting deals. We offer benefits such as our Employee Assistance Program, special leave such as Wellbeing, Volunteer and Loyalty leave.

We’d love to hear from You

If you are ready for your next challenge and this opportunity has piqued your interest, we encourage you to apply and potentially begin your journey with us!