University of Auckland, Associate Director - Capital Works

The Opportunity Te Whiwhinga Mahi

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. I had the honour of joining the University as Chief Property Officer in 2020. With one of the largest ongoing capital works programmes in NZ we are currently delivering a number of significant capital projects and developing the next phase of large scale works. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a senior professional to join my executive team as Associate Director – Capital Works. This is a pivotal role with key accountability for the delivery of the University’s $2bn plus programme of major capital works projects. Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland is at an exciting stage of transformation. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dawn Freshwater, launched the University of Auckland’s Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan 2025 , Taumata Teitei, which sets out our commitment to advancement in all areas and portfolios. The clear direction and endorsement from Taumata Teitei have been a catalyst to produce the inaugural University of Auckland Estate Strategy, Te Rautaki Tūāpapa 2021-2030 . The University has been gifted a Māori name, Waipapa Taumata Rau by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and we have a new platform to cultivate our unique identity and connect with the University community, our partners and beyond. This is an exciting time to join the University and be able to make a difference. Property Services have a strong and award-winning reputation for delivering excellence. We provide a breadth of service from planning and development to facilities management, all within the context of Sustainability and a Net Zero Carbon estate. We have consistently performed better than benchmark for facilities management in the tertiary sector and have been recognised by the NZGBC for our sustainability credentials. The ambition of our programme portfolio is high and we need a world-class Associate Director – Capital Works to join us with the drive and ability to deliver the University’s capital construction programme, and build, maintain and sustain our estate. Our estate features one of the largest property portfolios in Auckland, if not in Aotearoa New Zealand, and represents a significant, vibrant, valuable, and complex network of physical and connecting spaces that enable learning and teaching, research and innovation, partnerships and engagement, and a thriving social and energetic environment. The estate capital development programme which is supporting the University is one of the largest in New Zealand. The University contributes to the richness and diversity of Auckland through both its people and built environment. This is your opportunity to work within a world-ranked institution, with leading professionals within the New Zealand architecture and construction industry. We are looking for an experienced professional who shares our values and will contribute to the ongoing development of the University’s estate. Be part of an elite team focused on collaboration and partnerships, caring for our planet, and creating a distinctive sense of place both now and for the future. Welcome to the University of Auckland Nau mai haere mai ki Waipapa Taumata Rau

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Associate Director Capital Works

We have a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional to join our Capital Works team as Associate Director – Capital Works. This is a pivotal role with key accountability for the delivery of the University’s $2bn programme of major capital works projects. You will be working across a wide and varied portfolio of projects from breaking ground through to completion and post occupancy evaluation. Our Estate features specialist research facilities, high-tech teaching and learning spaces, recreation and social spaces, professional office buildings, as well as student accommodation and commercial entities. Recent developments have included a Space Institute in the Faculty of Engineering, state of the art scientific and medical research facilities, a Financial Lab and the award winning 6 Green Star B201 teaching and learning facilities. Our Estate Strategy is ambitious, high-profile, and will deliver huge value to our students, staff and stakeholders.

The Opportunity Te Whiwhinga Mahi

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Welcome to the University of Auckland

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Estate Development History

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The University Estate

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Future Focused

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Environmental Sustainability/Net-Zero

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6 Green Star Project

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Recreation and Wellness Centre

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University Overview

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Some key aspects and responsibilities include:

University in Numbers

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• Delivering a large scale capital construction programme. • Engaging and managing consultant project teams.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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Our Place in the Pacific

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• Leading internal and external project managers engaged on capital projects. • Stakeholder management across the University community and externally. • Ensuring the implementation of the University’s sustainability goals and meeting sustainability criteria identified for each project. • Project procurement including calling and evaluation of tenders, tender documents, adherence to standards and consents. • Delivering exciting and cutting-edge design which talks to our place in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa, and the Pacific region. • Construction management including leading internal and external teams, monitoring and recording progress including financials whilst liaising with engineers, consultants, the planning team and other internal stakeholders. • Implementing masterplans. • Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop buildable solutions for complex and challenging property project programmes. • Managing resourcing, investigations, project briefs, programmes, design reports and budget approvals. • Strategic and Risk management.

Organisation Chart

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Position Overview

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How to Apply

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Staff Benefits

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Living in Auckland

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Further Links

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About you | He kōrero mōu

As an experienced leader, our ideal candidate will demonstrate a high-level ability to influence and communicate effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders. They will demonstrate cultural sensitivity, embrace diversity, and have the technical background to understand projects from multiple viewpoints and this will come from significant commercial and project management experience from a professional project management / engineering / building surveying / construction /or other relevant professional environment. They will operate with energy and passion and will demonstrate a collaborative approach where they partner closely with peers, value the needs of others and model best practice principles and behaviours. Teamwork, customer focus and negotiation skills are vital to the role. 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. Please see page 15 for position description and page 18 for further information about how to apply.

Simon Neale Manutaki Ratonga Whare, Rawa Chief Property Officer

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