Wayne Taukamo
Summary
Experienced facilities manager with a focus on optimizing budgets and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Successfully managed lifecycle maintenance programs while driving property standard improvements through strategic initiatives. Excellent communication skills enable effective stakeholder engagement. Previous manufacturing experience enhances a systematic approach to operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Facilities Manager SI, Wgtn, Hawkes Bay
Oceania Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and optimised operational maintenance budgets to align with corporate objectives.
- Oversight and execution of long-term lifecycle maintenance programmes across all portfolio assets.
- Managed compliance of statutory building warrants of fitness and ensured adherence to legislative mandates.
- Assurance of comprehensive fire compliance and emergency evacuation readiness across all sites.
- Liaise with key stakeholders at local, regional and national level to address property-related inquiries.
- Rigorous evaluation, prioritisation, and governance of capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests.
- Development of strategic initiatives to maintain premium aesthetic and operational property standards.
Property Manager
Summerset - Cavendish
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Oversaw repairs, maintenance, and preventative schedules to ensure operational efficiency
- Coordinated refurbishments for villas and apartments to enhance property value
- Manage building systems, site security and general asset upkeep
- Led team of 6 direct reports
Regional Maintenance Manager Christchurch
Oceania Healthcare
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Coordinated management of facility maintenance personnel, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Executed comprehensive maintenance duties to ensure facility functionality.
- Reviewed performance of maintenance staff in collaboration with Business Care Manager.
- Led training and development initiatives for maintenance staff.
- Cultivated relationships with key business personnel locally and nationally to support operational goals.
- Conduct internal audits & prepare maintenance staff for external audits
- Input into new development project and building WOF sign off
- Sourced new building and services contractors.
- Oversaw refurbishments of suites and villas, elevating guest experience and satisfaction.
Maintenance Manager
Oceania Healthcare
07.2015 - 09.2020
- Identify and prioritise Health and Safety requirements
- Performed testing and tagging of electrical equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted quality control of contractor workmanship to uphold facility standards and safety compliance
- Disaster Risk management
- Asset management
- Obtained quotes from contractors to ensure competitive pricing and informed decision-making
- Contractor site inductions
- Built and maintained relationships with staff and residents/families to foster a collaborative environment
Building Contractor
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Led construction projects for new builds and renovations, overseeing paint, plaster, and demolition tasks to ensure quality and timely completion.
- Managed subcontractor relationships for effective project execution.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for multiple construction sites.
- Oversaw site safety compliance and conducted regular safety inspections.
Skills
- Capital expenditure and budgeting
- Health and safety protocols
- Risk management and preparedness
- Preventive maintenance strategies / schedules
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Contractor management
- Operational collaboration
- Staff training and development
- Regulatory compliance and safety - Council, MOH, Fire and Safety
Relevant Skills
- Proficiency in full MS Office Suite Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience with CMMS asset management software
- Coordinated Incident Management Systems CIMS3 trained
- Certified Maintenance Planner Training
Attributes
- Effective communicator
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Work well within teams & unsupervised
- Ability to relate to people of all ages and cultures
- Respectful of confidentiality and privacy requirements
- Initiative-taking and determined
- Excellent time management
- Health & Safety conscious
- Levelheaded under pressure
- Solutions based
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent, Physically Fit (Non-smoker)
- Date of Birth: 24/09/72
- Full Drivers Licence
Timeline
Regional Facilities Manager SI, Wgtn, Hawkes Bay
Oceania Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Property Manager
Summerset - Cavendish
05.2022 - 07.2022
Regional Maintenance Manager Christchurch
Oceania Healthcare
09.2020 - 04.2022
Maintenance Manager
Oceania Healthcare
07.2015 - 09.2020
Building Contractor
01.2012 - 07.2015