Asset Manager

Job Title

Asset Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an emerging Asset Management professional to join our Integrated Facilities Management team in New Zealand. This role is ideally suited to someone currently working in asset data management, analytics, or a related discipline who is looking to step into an Asset Manager role.

The position offers a clear development pathway. In the initial phase, the focus will be on strengthening and organizing asset data, improving data quality, and establishing robust data governance practices. As the role evolves, you will transition into utilizing this data to support asset management strategies, lifecycle planning, and performance optimization.

You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and partners to support data-led decision-making and contribute to asset management practices across Private Public Partnership (PPP) contracts.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Asset Data & Foundations (Initial Focus)

• Support the collection, validation, and cleansing of asset data

• Improve data quality, structure, and governance practices

• Assist in audits, inspections, and data verification activities

• Contribute to the development of the Asset Management Data & Information Strategy

Asset Management & Analytics (Evolving Focus)

• Support development of asset management plans and lifecycle models

• Assist with capital planning and performance analysis

• Produce reporting and insights to support client and business outcomes

• Contribute to data-driven decision-making processes

Maintenance & Compliance

• Support development of preventative maintenance strategies

• Monitor asset performance and reliability

• Assist in ensuring compliance with statutory standards and best practices

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and data quality

• Support the use of technology, automation, and reporting tools

• Contribute to innovation in asset management practices

Frameworks & Governance

• Maintain asset management systems, frameworks, and documentation

• Support implementation of asset management standards and processes

About You

You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong interest in asset data and a desire to grow into a broader Asset Management role.

Experience & Background

• Experience in asset data management, analytics, or a related field

• Exposure to asset management principles or environments (e.g. facilities, infrastructure, property)

• Experience working with asset systems or datasets (e.g. CMMS, SharePoint, or similar)

• Understanding building systems (HVAC, Electrical, Fire) is advantageous

• Familiarity with ISO 55000 or asset management frameworks is beneficial but not essential

• PPP experience is advantageous but not required

• Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) is advantageous

• Interest in data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement

• Exposure to automation or programming tools is a plus

What We Offer

• A clear pathway into an Asset Manager role

• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and PPP projects

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Career development within a global organization

• Exposure to innovative asset management technologies and practices

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”