Principal Advisor

5 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Large scale projects in land development and infrastructure
$5.8 billion programme of works
Work in once in a lifetime projects that are changing and improving New Zealanders lives
Salary $146,518 per annum + 5 weeks annual leave and other benefits

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

The role works alongside, and collaborates with, Project Delivery, Commercial Management, and Civil Construction and Infrastructure teams to seamlessly deliver Risk and Assurance services and advice.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

Tertiary qualification or relevant work experience?
The ability to establish credibility and manage relationships with managers and teams, both internally, across a large organisation, and externally

A working understanding of project risk
Relevant risk management experience around large infrastructure or construction projects, programmes or portfolios
A working understanding of international risk management frameworks and standards (such as ISO31000:2018) and established good practices is preferred
Sound technical risk management skills as a risk management practitioner
Experience functioning as a member of a highly-skilled, high performing and engaged risk management teams in multi-faceted and demanding environments
Experience in working to a risk management strategy
Interest in the New Zealand social housing, residential and property development sectors
The behavioural characteristics and skills required to work in a matrixed environment.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and advanced written and verbal skills
Interest in public sector structure, governance, processes and systems
Experience navigating and operating in a regulated environment, experience working constructively across functions and track record of building and maintaining the trust of all stakeholders.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

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. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

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

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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