Conservation House Facilities Officer | Āpiha WhakaurungaWhare Papa Atawhai (12 month fixed term)

Keep Conservation House running at its best, deliver safe, sustainable and seamless facilities services that enable DOC people to focus on protecting Aotearoa's natural heritage $65,590.00 - $82,000.00 Fixed Term/Secondment: 12 months, Wellington location Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mō te tūranga About the role Are you a proactive problem‑solver who thrives on keeping people, places and systems running smoothly? Join the Department of Conservation (DOC) as our Facilities Officer and play a vital role in creating a safe, efficient and welcoming workplace for the teams who protect New Zealand's unique environment. As the Facilities Officer, you’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of Conservation House, ensuring building services, maintenance, health and safety, security and compliance are delivered to a high standard. Acting as the key point of contact for staff, contractors, the building owner and service providers, you’ll build strong relationships, resolve issues quickly and identify opportunities to enhance the workplace experience. You’ll work closely with the National Property and Fleet team, Business Shared Services teams, Wellington‑based staff and external partners to ensure Conservation House remains a safe, sustainable and fit‑for‑purpose environment. The position will be focussed on: Lead the day‑to‑day facilities management of Conservation House, coordinating maintenance, contractor services and building operations. Act as the primary point of contact for workplace issues, ensuring requests and building‑related matters are resolved efficiently and professionally. Support a safe and compliant workplace through health and safety initiatives, business continuity planning, security management and emergency preparedness. Coordinate staff and equipment relocations, while identifying and implementing improvements to facilities processes and services. Build strong relationships with staff, contractors, building owners and service providers to deliver exceptional customer‑focused facilities support. This role requires you to be in the office every day and on‑duty every second week for after‑hours facilities calls, for which you will receive an allowance. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience Experience in facilities, property or building management, including maintenance, compliance and contractor coordination. Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external suppliers. Sound judgement and problem‑solving abilities, with confidence making timely decisions and managing competing priorities. A customer‑focused approach, anticipating needs and delivering practical solutions. Knowledge of health and safety practices, emergency management and workplace security systems. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality outcomes. A continuous improvement mindset, with the initiative to identify efficiencies and enhance workplace services. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including an understanding of working in partnership with tangata whenua. DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. Salary: $65,590.00 - $82,000.00, depending on skills and experience. You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment. You are encouraged to discuss secondment opportunities with your manager. Secondments should offer the opportunity to build capability in line with your development plan. You must seek the support of your line manager (minimum Tier 4) in writing before applying for a secondment opportunity and attach it to your application. Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 23 August 2026. For further enquiries, please contact Courtney Pepper, [email protected]. The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr