Workplace Experience & Operations Manager

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world!

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people live, work, play, shop, and eat.

 

What this opportunity involves:

We are seeking an experienced Workplace Experience & Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of facilities management services for a key client across New Zealand. In this role, you will oversee commercial operations including budget management, procure-to-pay processes, and cost optimization initiatives, while ensuring exceptional service delivery across preventive and reactive maintenance, vendor management, and workplace experience. You will serve as the primary client liaison, driving satisfaction through proactive communication, performance reporting, and continuous improvement. Leading a high-performing FM team, you will foster strong stakeholder relationships while maintaining strict compliance with health and safety standards and regulatory requirements. The role combines strong commercial awareness with operational expertise, supporting effective budget management, financial risk escalation and the delivery of cost-saving and efficiency opportunities without compromising safety or service quality. You will prepare reports for global, regional and client stakeholders while overseeing service delivery across the full operational lifecycle, from planning and preventive maintenance through to reactive works and continuous improvement. This role suits an action-oriented professional with 5+ years in Facilities Management who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. After-hours support may be required to coordinate emergency response and ensure business continuity.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

 

Account Management (Commercial/Financial)

• Participate in forecasting and ensure compliance to budget.

• Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay: PO creation, GR/service entry, invoice validation and submission for payment, plus tracking and follow-up to ensure on-time supplier payment.

• Identify, propose, and implement cost saving and efficiency opportunities without compromising risk, safety, or service outcomes.

• Manage and escalate financial risks impacting the account (forecast variances, supplier disputes, unplanned works, etc.).

 

Operations (Service Delivery)

• Prepare all reports required by Global, Regional, and the client.

• Manage and oversee preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, and client requests/complaints for the client’s NZ sites.

• Oversee vendor/partner performance and ensure compliance with supply chain approved processes.

• Oversee the workplace experience within the head office environment and support a culture that enhances end-user experience.

• Lead and develop a high-performance NZ FM team (including 1 direct report) using strong day-to-day leadership, coaching, and change management.

• After-hours support may be required to coordinate and respond to emergency incidents (as needed), ensuring timely escalation, supplier mobilisation, and stakeholder communication.

• Understand and oversee projects as required; apply project management fundamentals and best practices.

 

Client Relationship

• Drive strong client satisfaction through excellent communication, problem solving, and action planning.

• Engage with the client on customer surveys, quarterly KPI’s and other performance platforms to ensure service excellence.

• Maintain an effective communication cadence with key stakeholders; escalate risks and decisions early.

 

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure the account is compliant with Health & Safety standards, JLL ethics, and regulatory requirements; promote a risk-conscious culture and follow escalation processes.

• Ensure incidents are reported and managed per the client’s and JLL’s requirements; respond quickly and communicate accurately through agreed channels.

• Ensure all team members complete corporate mandatory training.

 

Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a practical, calm approach to resolving issues and improving day-to-day service.

• Comfortable managing several priorities at once, staying organised and keeping stakeholders updated as things change.

• Confident communicator who can build positive working relationships and handle challenging conversations professionally.

• Proactive and customer-focused, with a bias for action and a track record of getting things done.

• Resilient and adaptable, able to work well in a fast-moving environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• 5+ years’ experience in Facilities Management (or equivalent).

 

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands

• 18 weeks paid maternity leave 

• Private Health Insurance Discounts

• Active Social Club

• Employee assistant program

• Novated Lease for EV cars

• Paid time off for volunteer work

• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm

• Premium offices

 

What you can expect from us:

As an organization, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.  This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

 

Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ536737

Location:

On-site –Auckland, New Zealand

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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