Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. It employs over 6,000 academic and professional staff to support over 42,000 students making us one of NZ’s largest employers. 

Property Services provide a leading edge facilities management, planning and development service that contributes to the success of the University of Auckland as a vibrant and progressive University. This is achieved through customer focused support services, which include:

• High level facilities planning and development advice
• Strategic management of the University’s assets; and
• The provision of a quality physical environment

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

You will be a member of a team of Project Managers working across a portfolio of capital works projects ensuring the successful completion of projects, the functional requirements of the University are met and projects are completed on time within budget and to specification.

Some key aspects and responsibilities include:

• Project Design – establishing projects including consultant engagement documentation and contracts, design documentation regarding space allocation and functional requirements, legislation requirements, and review/oversight of projects at key design stages.
• Project Procurement - Manage the preparation of tender documents, calling and evaluation of tenders, and letting of contracts, ensuring that prescribed procedures and standards are met. Review and report on tenders. Prepare contract document on the University's behalf, including agreement of stages and separable portions.
• Construction Management - Lead and manage internal/external project management teams, administration of consultant and construction contracts or administer the contracts directly, liaise with consultants and Engineer to the Contract throughout the construction and fit-out stages and manage claims and disputes.
• Stakeholder Management - Manage the process of external and internal stakeholder engagement and community liaison. Maintain records of meetings, correspondence and discussions
• Strategic and Risk management - Ensure that appropriate strategic and risk management processes are in place
• Health & Safety and Equity Development

About you | He kōrero mōu

To be considered for this role, you will ideally hold a relevant construction industry related tertiary qualification and demonstrate significant project management experience of building projects including project related design, stakeholder and financial management and reporting.

You will demonstrate a high-level ability to influence and communicate effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will operate with energy and passion and will demonstrate a collaborative approach where they partner closely with peers, value the needs of others and model best practice principals and behaviours. Teamwork, customer focus and negotiation skills are vital to the role.

For more information about this job and requirements, please read the Position Description.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

 How to apply |  Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Wednesday 15th December, 2021 and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Dino Matsis, Associate Director – Capital Works on [email protected].

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for seven days on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students.  All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for seven days on arrival.  

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz