Associate Director, Capital Works

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading University. It employs over 6,000 academic and professional staff to support over 42,000 students making us one of NZ’s largest employers. 

The University has one of the largest property portfolios in Aotearoa New Zealand and one of the largest rolling construction capital works programmes in Auckland and New Zealand. Our significant Property Portfolio represents a vibrant, valuable, and complex network of physical and connecting spaces that enable learning and teaching, research and innovation, support the student experience as well as our partnerships and engagement.

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional to join our Capital Works team as Associate Director – Capital Works.

You will be working across a wide and varied portfolio of projects successfully managing consultant teams focused on delivery of significant projects through to completion phase. 

Opportunities include working on specialist research facilities like the recently completed Space Institute in the Faculty of Engineering, high-tech teaching spaces like our Financial Lab and student accommodation upgrades right through to our much larger programme builds which include state of the art scientific and medical research facilities; teaching and learning facilities such as the 6 Green Star B201 project currently under construction; or projects to support the student experience such as the new Recreation and Wellness Centre currently being developed on Symonds Street. 

This is a pivotal role with key accountability for the delivery of the University’s $2bn programme of major capital works projects. 

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven understanding of large-scale building programmes and large impact compliance works and those who can demonstrate an ability to think and act strategically to provide valuable input to achieve the best long-term outcomes.   

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou 

We offer our staff more than just a job - we offer them an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world class organisation which provides staff with benefits and support throughout their lives and careers. We have a number of generous benefits that we believe will be important to you.

We offer a competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave and other benefits. We can also offer immigration and relocation support.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

This position will be advertised both internally and externally and is due to close on the 15th of February 2023.

Applications must be submitted online, by clicking the ‘Apply’ button, by the Closing Date to be considered.

Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Joshua Chapman j.chapman@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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