Senior Site Manager – Secure Facilities Operations

• Lead site operations for a high-profile, secure facility
• Drive performance, safety, and compliance across all areas
• Manage and develop a high-performing, on-site technical team

About the Company & Culture:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognised facilities services provider working on one of New Zealand’s most critical long-term infrastructure contracts. Known for their focus on safety, innovation, and service excellence, this company provides a supportive and professional environment where leadership and initiative are valued.
 
About the Role:
As Senior Site Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of facilities and asset management at a large secure site. From team leadership and subcontractor management to performance reporting and compliance, you’ll ensure safe, timely, and efficient operations every day.
 
Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team including technicians and schedulers
• Ensure all work is completed within KPI targets, budget, and compliance standards
• Build strong working relationships with the client and stakeholders
• Manage subcontractors and ensure safe and quality delivery
• Drive a safety-first culture through daily engagement and continuous improvement

Start Date: Flexible – immediate start or notice period respected

Days/Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday onsite (occasional on-call required)
 
About You:
You’re a practical, people-focused leader with experience in facilities or operations management. You have strong commercial awareness, a keen eye for contract performance, and the confidence to manage both people and processes effectively—even under pressure.

• 3+ years in a senior role within facilities, maintenance, or asset management
• Solid understanding of contract management and service-level agreements
• Strong financial acumen – experienced in managing budgets, cost control, and performance reporting
• Comfortable managing a high volume of work with competing priorities
• In-depth knowledge of NZ safety legislation and site compliance (HSNO, BWOF, etc.)
• Confident communicator, experienced with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Full NZ driver’s licence required

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary + long-term career growth opportunities
• Work on a major, high-impact government contract
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training, development and upskilling opportunities
• A role where you can make a visible difference, every day

This role won’t be available for long – if you’re ready to step into a pivotal leadership role and make a real impact, APPLY today.
For more information, email Cindy Barthel at cindy.barthel@madison.co.nz.