Manager Housing And Wellbeing Support - Greater Wellington Region

Manager Housing and Wellbeing Support - Greater Wellington Region at Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities, WellingtonAre you an experienced leader, motivated by building capability and improving practice?This is a genuine opportunity to influence and shape the service delivery in the Wellington region.Full time, permanent position with a salary of $156,83+ + 5 weeks' annual leave + insurances.The Manager Housing and Wellbeing Support sets and delivers strategy for how we engage with and support our public housing customers and whanau living in the Wellington Region.You will be leading and supporting a team to translate our strategic vision and look for new and innovative ways to be responsive to the changing needs of our customers.You will also lead engagement with key external stakeholders, including service providers, government agencies, and community groups to build strong collaborative relationships to enable delivery of effective support to our public housing customers.Key Responsibilities:Proven experience in leading and coaching high performing teams and managing service delivery operations with an agency, social work services or comparable organisation.People centric, with high integrity and the ability to communicate clearly and decisively, creating a culture of accountability whilst looking after people.Sound ethical judgement, with the ability to make decisions that are consistent with our strategic direction.Solid experience and understanding of Health and Safety, particularly risk mitigation and management to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people.Motivated by never losing sight of the community you're serving and the challenges they face.Advanced networking and engagement skills to develop collaborative relationships with agencies, support service providers, and the broader community.Cultural awareness to support an aligned approach to our customers' aspirations, particularly in working with Maori and Pacific Peoples, underpinned by a commitment to Te Tiriti and its principles.Financial and analytical skills, including experience working with budgets and regular reporting, identifying trends, and looking to improve practice where gaps or performance improvement opportunities are identified.At Kainga Ora, we have the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes, and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better, including being a trusted partner for Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests, and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Our values guide how we work every day.
As a Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we ensure you have the tools and support you need, including health, work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and career development.To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz.
All applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process.Applications close at 11.55pm Tuesday 4 February 2026.We value diversity and are committed to working inclusively and respectfully.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made to offer a more accessible recruitment process.
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