ABOUT US 🐾

SPCA is one of New Zealand’s most trusted and respected charities, with a proud history of helping animals in need since 1872. Every year, we protect over 30,000 animals through rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, and advocacy.

To continue this important work, we rely on well-maintained, safe, and functional facilities across the country, and that’s where you come in. Guided by our core values of kindness, courage, and commitment, we’re looking for a National Facilities Manager who will bring these to life through proactive leadership, smart planning, and a genuine passion for making a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a National Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day property and facilities operations across all SPCA sites nationwide. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact across our organisation every day.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our centres are well-maintained, compliant and cost-efficient, while contributing to the development of long-term maintenance plans and strategic property projects.

Your days will include:
•    Managing and triaging all property maintenance and repair requests across SPCA sites
•    Liaising with landlords, suppliers and tradespeople to resolve facilities issues efficiently
•    Ensuring all work complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
•    Developing a 10-year maintenance plan for all SPCA-owned sites
•    Maintaining a national register of facilities issues, outcomes and reporting trends
•    Partnering with the Grants team to align maintenance and capital works with funding opportunities
•    Supporting national procurement initiatives and supplier relationships
•    Assisting the National Property Manager in developing SPCA’s long-term property strategy

Want more details? Just click Apply now, and you’ll be taken to our SPCA careers portal where you can open the Position Description link to view the full PD.

ABOUT YOU 

You’ll bring strong experience managing facilities across multiple sites, with the ability to balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term strategic planning. You’ll be proactive, solutions-focused, and confident working collaboratively with a wide range of people.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Proven experience in multi-site facilities management
• Solid understanding of financial management and budgeting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in general building construction and maintenance
• High attention to detail and organisational ability
• Full NZ driver’s licence

Above all, you’ll be motivated by our mission and values, kind, professional, and committed to making a difference for the animals and people of New Zealand.

OUR PURRKS

If you're looking for a role where your expertise directly supports animal welfare, here’s what we offer:

• A paid day off for your birthday (because you matter too!)
• A culture built on kindness, collaboration and growth
• Discounts and benefits including pet insurance and retail offers
• 24/7 wellbeing support when you need it
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in NZ (near an SPCA centre)

HOW TO APPLY 🐾
If you’re ready to use your facilities management skills to make a real difference for animals and people across Aotearoa, apply now!

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.