Cleaning Supervisor
- Lead and support a team
- Variety and responsibility
- Play a key role in Defence operations
At PAE, we keep New Zealand working and moving. As one of the country’s largest facilities management providers, we support critical environments across Defence, local government, retail and beyond. We’re proud to partner with organisations doing important work every day, helping ensure their operations continue to run smoothly behind the scenes.
We are looking for a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team supporting operations at RNZAF Base Ohakea. This is a great opportunity for an experienced cleaning leader who enjoys coordinating teams, maintaining high service standards and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and professionally in a unique Defence environment.
About the role
As a Cleaning Supervisor, you’ll lead and coordinate day-to-day cleaning operations across the site, ensuring services are delivered in line with schedules, customer expectations and contractual standards. You’ll provide supervision, coaching and support to cleaning staff, oversee quality and performance, and help drive continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.
What you'll be responsible for
- Coordinating daily and periodic cleaning tasks in line with schedules and contract requirements
- Overseeing scheduled and reactive cleaning activities to ensure high standards are maintained
- Carrying out inspections and quality checks to ensure services meet customer expectations
- Supervising, supporting and developing cleaning staff through coaching, feedback and training
- Managing daily rosters and ensuring adequate coverage across cleaning shifts
- Monitoring cleaning KPIs and addressing performance gaps proactively
- Overseeing subcontractor cleaning activities to ensure compliance with PAE and client standards
- Managing cleaning supplies, consumables and equipment in a cost-effective and sustainable way
- Building positive working relationships with site clients and stakeholders
- Supporting accurate reporting, timesheet approval and operational administration
- Promoting strong health, safety and environmental practices across all activities
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and site performance
What we're looking for
- At least 2 years’ leadership experience in a cleaning or facilities management environment
- Proven ability to supervise, motivate and develop a team
- Sound knowledge of cleaning standards, equipment and best-practice methods
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competence using Microsoft 365 and electronic reporting or scheduling systems
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service
- Ability to build positive relationships with staff, clients and stakeholders
- Ability to obtain NZDF site and security clearance
- A current NZ Class 1 driver’s licence
Why this role
This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can make a visible impact on service quality, team performance and customer outcomes. If you enjoy leading from the front, building strong teams and delivering high standards in a fast-paced environment, this role offers variety, responsibility and the chance to contribute to essential site operations.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture team at people@pae.co.nz
Please note that we do not accept applications via email. All applications must be submitted via SEEK or the PAE Careers Page.
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