Director: Campus Services and Environment
Fulltime, permanent
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
You will be responsible for day-to-day facilities management and operational leadership of our Custodial, Trades and Administration colleagues within the department ensuring that the work is prioritised, carried out sustainably, and in a cost-effective way. In conjunction with your formal leader, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for future learning facilities and environment that enhance and enable student learning and provide a great working environment. Other duties include leading minor projects as required, (including quoting, scheduling, and managing budgets and timelines) and contractor management.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have leadership experience in a similar role, strong organisational skills, a qualification in a trade and / or equivalent experience in construction, project management. You will be a highly motivated team player who is outcomes focussed and has proven analytical and problem-solving abilities who is able to effectively prioritise and execute tasks to a high standard.
You will be a confident people leader with sound operational and financial reasoning, a commitment to equity and sustainability, and a strong focus on providing inclusive, effective people leadership to build a collaborative, high-performing team.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Max Sims 0800 762 786 or max.sims@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 22 January 2026.
