Facilities Technical Specialist

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.   

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

We’re looking for a practical, hands-on technical professional to support our Facilities Technical Services Manager and help keep Hamilton City Council’s buildings running smoothly. You’ll provide day-to-day technical support across a varied portfolio of facilities, making sure buildings are safe, functional and well maintained for the people who use them.

You’ll work closely with contractors and internal teams to diagnose issues, recommend the best repair or renewal options, and help deliver facilities work programmes. This includes supporting asset management planning, renewals, budgeting, and helping scope projects so work is planned well and delivered efficiently.

If you enjoy solving building-related problems, working with a wide range of stakeholders, and helping lift standards across facilities, this is a great opportunity. You’ll play a key role in promoting best practice facilities management and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations across our facility assets.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

Qualifications and experience:

• Trade or tertiary qualification in building construction, facilities or asset management, programme or project management or electrical/mechanical engineering or other related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic, planned or technical facilities management.
• Strong understanding of building infrastructure and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with contractors and service providers in to establish technical requirements needed for buildings to function.
• Proficiency in asset management systems, excel spreadsheets and or technical documentation.
• Experience in local government or public sector environments preferred but not essential.

Qualities and attributes:

• Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency in technical operations preferred.
• Ability to work with external providers to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of Te Ao Maaori principles in service delivery.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $105k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 26/04/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.