Site Manager (NZDF) - Whenuapai

Citycare Property will soon partner with the New Zealand Defence Force Facilities Management Services to provide essential facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure services across camps and bases throughout Aotearoa.

Join us in the role of Site Manager, Whenuapai Air Base to support the environments that enable NZDF personnel to focus on protecting and serving New Zealand communities.

RNZAF Base Auckland RNZAF Base Auckland is located in Whenuapai, northwest of Auckland, and is the northernmost operational Air Force base, positioned on the upper western reaches of the Waitemata Harbour.

This is not just another job; it’s your chance to contribute to the operational success of NZDF and make a real difference for the people who protect and serve Aotearoa.

What You’ll Be Doing | Nga Kawenga Takohanga

• Leading and motivating your team, ensuring contract services and obligations are met and align with business strategy and values.
• Leading the effective delivery of all facilities management services and contractual obligations and deliverables at the Whenuapai Site.
• Positively managing relationships with all NZDF stakeholders, suppliers and partners.
• Championing a strong health, safety and environmentally aware culture across the sites ensuring compliance with all requirements.
• Preparing and actively managing the budget for the contracted services ensuring financial performance meets expectations.

What We’re Looking For| A Matou e Rapu Ana:

• Extensive experience as an Operations, Delivery or Contract Manager in a complex of high-security environment coupled with proven capability in managing contract deliverables.
• Extensive experience leading teams, driving operational excellence and positively managing a culture of safety.
• Strong capability in financial management, budgeting and cost control practices.
• Strong capability in proactively managing positive stakeholder relationships.
• A degree in business administration, operations, engineering or a similar field.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Absolute alignment with Citycare Property values.
• The legal right to work in Aotearoa, ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and willingness to consent to a Criminal Record Check
• Ability to meet NZDF specific security requirements
  

Benefits | Nga painga

• Competitive wages/salary reviewed annually
• On the job skill development and promotion opportunities
• Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation
• Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity
  
  

This opportunity is subject to final negotiations and a contract being signed with NZDF – this is underway and expected to be completed before this recruitment process concludes.

About Us | Mo Matou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tangata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Maori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

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Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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