Asset and Projects Manager

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Would you like to be part of the transformation of Property and Facilities management across MIT?

We are passionate, we are genuine, we are honest and we care for others in order to nurture their ability to achieve - Manaakitanga - We are Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT recognises the special obligation we have to serve the people, communities and employers of South Auckland and that achieving excellence in tertiary education is critical to both our mission and to the future economic and social prosperity of NZ.

This role of Asset & Projects Manager within our Property Team leads a team of three specialists in space management and design, asset management and project management. The Asset and Projects management team is based at MIT's Otara campus building as the property team members are located on this site.

You will be responsible for the effective asset management of MIT's property portfolio including owned space, commercial tenancies, leases and external party use of MIT's rooms and space. The position is also responsible for project management, and provides regular reporting to the manager and the finance teams.

We are looking for a highly motivated person who is solution driven and commercially astute. You will have proven track record in asset and/or project management, and developing long term asset plans. You will also estimates costs for asset replacement together with internal technical team. Your role will constitute ensuring appropriate health and safety protocols are in place for all work responsible for. You will have a passion for creating a strong culture of operational and customer service excellence across the team with a focus on continual improvement.

Your will require good verbal and written communication skills as you maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Faculties and Service Departments and work collaboratively with others to achieve the goals set out in MIT's Strategic and Campus Masterplans.

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve.We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi."  We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our tauira (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our tauira and kaimahi (staff) to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Māori and Pasifika kaimahi across our Institute and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Māori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.

Job Reference: 28432

If you would like any further information please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, (09) 976 0221

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date  Sunday, 23 rd June 2024. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So don't delay, apply now!