Facilities Management Officer - Join Our Dynamic Team!
Date: 24 Aug 2025
Location: Rotorua, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Facilities Management Officer - Join Our Dynamic Team!
Location: Rotorua
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $61,466 - $73,903pa
Reporting to: Facilities Management Lead
Are you a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented property facilities professional looking to make a real impact in our facilities management operations? We’re seeking a Facilities Management Officer to support the smooth running of our large property portfolio and ensure our work environments are safe, efficient, and welcoming.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide Facilities management support and services to our large and complex property portfolio.
• Coordinate facilities management requests and manage work through our Property and Facilities Systems.
• Liaise with Property Managers, Landlords, Site Contacts, Workplace Specialists, Health & Safety Specialists, and others across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate records, compliance documentation, and asset registers.
• Assist with reporting and procurement processes for facilities-related items.
• Manage rent schedules, Purchase Orders and payments.
• Support health and safety initiatives and ensure building compliance with policies and regulations.
What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience in facilities/property administration or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Finance and Facilities management systems.
• A proactive attitude and ability to work as a team player and independently.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Opportunity to grow and develop your career in property and facilities management.
• Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions make a difference and no day is the same.
Position Description
Salary range: $61,466.00 - $73,903.00
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September, 2025.
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
