Facilities Manager

Company overview

Colliers is a major global professional services and investment management firm, operating across 70 countries with a team of 23,000 entrepreneurial professionals. The business works together to deliver real estate and investment advice to clients.

The organisation is guided by a simple principle: do the right thing in ways that support employees, clients, communities, and the environment. It places strong emphasis on employee growth, skills development, wellbeing, and an inclusive culture that values diversity and high performance.

Role summary

Colliers is looking for a Facilities Manager to join its Occupier Services team in Wellington and oversee a portfolio of properties. This opportunity suits someone who is organised, proactive, and keen to expand their facilities management capability in a professional and supportive setting.

In this role, you will collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal colleagues to ensure facilities services are delivered to a high standard. You will also build experience across maintenance coordination, compliance, vendor management, budgeting, and longer-term planning.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for facilities and maintenance matters.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Organise repairs, maintenance work, service agreements, and day-to-day operational activities.
• Help develop and roll out facilities policies and procedures.
• Support budget preparation, reporting, and monitoring of operational spending.
• Track compliance, carry out inspections, and assist with health and safety activities.
• Assist with space planning, relocations, and optimisation initiatives when needed.
• Take part in ongoing improvement efforts by spotting ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Dependable, honest, self-driven, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships easily.
• Practical problem-solving ability and a forward-thinking approach to work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High standards of customer service and professional conduct.
• Prior experience in facilities management.
• Exposure to compliance, building systems, or maintenance workflows.
• Interest in learning and progressing within a leading industry organisation.

Benefits

• Access to Colliers Academy, a 12-month programme designed to fast-track a career in property.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Wellbeing-focused benefits and initiatives.
• A social, inclusive workplace with regular team events.
• Parental benefits.
• Extra leave options, including Loyalty leave and Volunteering leave.
• A broad range of product discounts and employee benefits.

Additional information

Colliers is committed to being an inclusive employer that values different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds. The company offers equal opportunity across all employment practices and aims to attract and keep talented people who strengthen its enterprising culture and help shape the future of the industry.

If you want to contribute to a culture that encourages you to do your best work, this role offers the chance to join a team with a strong focus on growth, inclusion, and performance.