Site Operations Manager - Manaaki Whenua

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic leader skilled in providing efficient and effective management of people and facilities.
Mo te Pakihi | About the Organisation:

Manaaki Whenua -Landcare Research (MWLR) is Aotearoa New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment.
We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.
Korero mo te turanga | About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide effective management of the site, infrastructure and associated staff and facilities located at MWLR's Auckland site.
While site management is the substantive role, there is also the opportunity to contribute to the national management and leadership of site security services.
You will work in a supportive team and actively contribute to the leadership of site operations services.
You will champion and lead our national site security function.
Accountabilities are broad and encompass management of the facility, site/office services and people leadership, in addition to financial, project, contract, tenant and environment / health and safety risk management.
This position is permanent, full time, reports to the National Manager - Site Operations, Assets and Infrastructure, and is based at our Auckland (St Johns) site.
O pumanawa | About you
You will have the ability to work closely with the site operations team to maintain a well-run site and drive a positive experience for staff, tenants, stakeholders and visitors.
You will regularly liaise with other leaders, including your site operations manager colleagues from other sites, to support development and delivery of fully compliant national facilities management services.
You will be highly motivated, enjoy a large degree of autonomy, and be able to utilise your interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in the execution of your role.
Our ideal candidate will display leadership excellence, possess strong operational expertise, be quality and compliance focused, have excellent problem-solving abilities, and be an engaging communicator, able to successfully clarify priorities, delegate effectively and engage positively with team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer
As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options.
You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself.
Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria.
We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Manaaki Tangata (caring, partnering, common purpose) and Science that Delivers (excellence, relevance, integrity), rather than merely ticking boxes.
If this resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your application.
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong.
We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them.
An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on.
Tono Mai | !
Enquiries about the position may be directed to Karen Nelson-Cummins,
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For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip:
Manaaki Whenua and visit our website:
landcareresearch.co.nz
Applications close on 13 November 2024 at 8am NZT.
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