Facilities Manager - Ormiston Hospital
Facilities Manager
Ormiston Hospital
Ormiston Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital based in Flat Bush, serving the communities of East and South Auckland and patients from across the wider Auckland region. Since opening in 2009, we have continued to grow our specialist services and invest in high-quality care, technology and the experience of our patients and specialists.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Are you a hands-on Facilities Manager who loves solving problems, improving systems and keeping things running smoothly? At Ormiston Hospital, we're looking for a proactive, solutions-focused professional to take ownership of our hospital's buildings, plant, equipment and essential infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to put your technical expertise to work in an environment where what you do behind the scenes makes a real difference to the care we deliver to our patients.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a key role in ensuring our hospital operates safely, efficiently and at its best. From managing preventative maintenance programmes, contractors and critical infrastructure to overseeing compliance, asset planning and facility improvements, you'll have plenty of variety, autonomy and opportunities to make an impact. You'll work closely with clinical teams, senior leaders and external partners, finding smarter ways to maintain our facilities, improve reliability and support the hospital's ongoing success.
If you're someone who thrives on a challenge, enjoys rolling up your sleeves and takes pride in making things work better, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Join Ormiston Hospital and help create the safe, reliable and high-performing environment our people and patients depend on every day. This is a permanent, full-time role based at Ormiston Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Technical expertise: A relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience, with a strong background in building maintenance, engineering, plant and equipment management.
- Hands-on approach: Practical maintenance and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to roll up your sleeves and tackle day-to-day repairs and challenges.
- Contractor management: Proven experience managing contractors, suppliers and service providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
- Specialist knowledge: Experience with hospital infrastructure, including HVAC, UPS systems, medical gases and telecommunications, would be highly regarded.
- Safety and compliance: A sound understanding of health and safety, risk management, relevant regulations and codes of practice. Familiarity with infection control and patient privacy requirements would be an advantage.
- Strong communication skills: A natural relationship builder who can work effectively with clinical teams, senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- Proactive and solutions-focused: Someone who takes initiative, thrives on challenges and enjoys finding smarter, more efficient ways of working.
- Organised and adaptable: Excellent planning, prioritisation and computer skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing demands and remain calm under pressure.
- Reliable and results-driven: A dependable team player who takes pride in delivering quality work and getting things done.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Executive connection: Work closely with the CFO, Executive Leadership Team and senior clinical leaders.
- Competitive rewards: An attractive remuneration package.
- Health & wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
- Connection and growth: The opportunity to work within Ormiston while benefiting from our connection to the wider Southern Cross Healthcare network
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Ormiston Hospital operates in partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare, which is the majority shareholder. This partnership supports Ormiston’s continued growth and our ability to deliver high-quality surgical and endoscopy services to the communities of East and South Auckland and beyond.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. We strive to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact the Southern Cross Healthcare Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
