Information Centre Assistant

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Connecting with the community with your local knowledge

  • Immediate start, parttime 6 hours per week
  • Fixed term until 1 May 2024, Rate $26.67 per hour
Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is 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.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.

That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

We are looking for a motivated, passionate person with an eye for detail to join us as an Information Centre Assistant at our Lakeside, Te Kauwhata Information Centre.

This is a fun customer facing role that will allow you to connect with your local community.

The Information Centre is a hub that the public can visit to ask about the work we're doing in the area.

Your role will be to receive enquiries and share plans and information about developments. You'll also build strong relationships with our builder partners and the local community.
The Information Centre is a lovely environment, where no two days will be the same. If you're interested in property and enjoy being community facing, this could be the ideal role for you.

This role is part-time 6 hours per week working one day per week between Thursday to Sunday with the hours of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

There is scope to increase hours as the project progresses.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate the following:

  • Local knowledge and a passion for Lakeside, Te Kauwhata area
  • Experience in a customer facing role
  • Flexibility to work on a casual basis
  • Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills
  • An interest in Property and an understanding of the home buying process
  • A positive, friendly, proactive, and selfmotivated approach
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.

We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.
Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

Our values are:

  • Manaakitanga
  • People at the Heart


Mahi Tahi
  • Better Together


Whanake
  • Be Bold
Tūhono mai - Join us
Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday, 11 June 2023.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.



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