Transition Manager

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Citycare Property is seeking a Transition Manager to lead mobilisation and transition activities as our facilities management portfolio grows in Christchurch. You’ll drive Day 1 readiness, coordinate people, plant and resources, maintain risk and deliverables registers, and ensure compliance while embedding new service delivery into operations. The ideal candidate has proven experience leading large contract transitions or complex mobilisations, with PRINCE2 or PMP certification, strong stakeholder engagement, and solid FM contract knowledge. To apply, tailor your CV to show measurable mobilisation outcomes, highlight certifications, and be prepared for NZ work eligibility, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, two references and a criminal record check.

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Citycare Property is experiencing significant year on year growth across our facilities Management portfolio and is seeking a Transition Manager to support the continued scaling of our business.

The Transition Manager will be responsible for leading structured mobilisation and transition activities, ensuring that changes to service delivery, whether through portfolio expansion, contract uplift, or operational integration are executed smoothly and embedded successfully into Citycare Property operations.

If you thrive in fast paced mobilisation environments, love building strong stakeholder relationships, have an exceptional eye for detail and have a knack for planning and delivering complex projects, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Ko:
• Proven experience leading large contract transitions or complex mobilisations, with strong project management capability supported by PRINCE2, PMP or similar certification.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to work confidently with customers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Solid understanding of FM contract requirements, compliance and operational delivery.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga
• Lead all mobilisation activities for new FM contracts, developing plans, milestones, timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate people, plant and resources to ensure Day 1 operational readiness.
• Act as the primary customer contact, ensuring clear communication and timely updates throughout transition.
• Maintain risk and deliverables registers and ensure compliance with contractual, legal and safety requirements.
• Oversee onboarding, inductions and training for personnel joining the new contract.
• Support subcontractor engagement, compliance checks and mobilisation documentation.

Benefits | Ngā painga
• Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation.
• Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity.
• Competitive salary with plenty of room for professional development and career progression


About Us | Mō Mātou
Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation dedicated to building, maintaining and renewing the places and spaces that enrich and support thriving communities across Aotearoa. We partner with iwi, community organisations, regional councils, and central government to care for the infrastructure that matters most. Guided by our purpose, we enhance the wellbeing of our communities by creating better spaces, strengthening communities, and delivering greater outcomes for everyone.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata - Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to interview, please let us know what support you may need.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, complete a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Criminal Record Check.

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Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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