Asbestos Manager

Te Ratonga Whakahaere Paenga | Facilities ManagementLocated in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New ZealandFull-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent positionGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesMahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work WithTe Ratonga Whakahaere Paenga | Facilities Management’s (FM) purpose is to provide a quality, safe and environmentally sustainable environment that supports the University of Canterbury’s (UC) Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora | Strategic Vision 2020-2030. We are comprised of four core teams which provide and coordinate all estate and facility-related services at a strategic, tactical and operational level across our entire campus. You will join a supportive team of health andsafety, and asbestos qualified professionals where no day is the same.UC is made up of approximately 150 buildings across 87 hectares, covering a Gross Floor Area of 223,000m2. While the main campus is in Ilam we do also have remote field stations across Canterbury and the West Coast within the portfolio. In essence, FM is responsible for keeping UC operating safely at a quality standard for our community, which is very much like keeping a small, but very complex, town running.Āu Mahi | What You Will DoResponsibilitiesIn this crucial role you will be responsible for all aspects of asbestos-related statutory compliance and managing associated works. This means you will have responsibility for all:development of the asbestos management plan, and implementation of policy and proceduresemergency and contingency planningsurvey and communication systemsprocurement activitiespermits to work; staff training and guidance. You will engage our Leaders constructively, be the key point of contact for WorkSafe NZ and other external agencies relating to asbestos management at UC, produce accurate and timely monthly reports relating to Asbestos management and oversee project budgets specific to asbestos management.You will ensure that UC complies with The Health and Safety a Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 and all other statutes and initiate best practice routines and techniques to provide a high quality and robust service.Mōu | Who You AreYou will have extensive experience (8-10 years) and in-depth understanding of asbestos management and removal and will hold:Bachelors degree (Honours) in a related field or other comparable construction qualificationHold a BOHS Certificate P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings (Or IP405)Hold a BOHS Certificate P402 Surveying & Sampling strategies for Asbestos in Buildings (or IP402).In Addition, You Will HaveDetailed knowledge of the health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016Experience running competence-based training for staff and specific inductions for contractors in high-risk areasAbility to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer term implicationsExperience leading and managing projects under agreed forms of contracts including supervision, administration, and issuing all types of certificatesExperience of developing and maintaining a network of contacts throughout own work area and across the organisationExperience of assessing priorities, working to strict deadlines, and ensuring high levels of statutory compliance. Experience of devising asbestos management plans and risk-based strategy for a portfolio of buildings to manage asbestosExperience in using Octfolio property asset database or similar asbestos register is desirablePrevious experience in construction and building is highly desirableAn alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.Ngā Painga o UC | Why UCNgā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: Benefits of working at UC | UCThe closing date for this position is: 23 November 2025 (midnight, NZ time)Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.Pēhea te tono mai | How You ApplyApplications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz.You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.