Programme Manager

Auckland based 12 month fixed term role
- Make a direct impact on the lives of our communities
- Salary $127,648 p/a + 5 weeks leave + a suite of employee 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 Programme Manager - Social Outcomes will take a leadership role in the Broader Social Outcomes team by supporting the Manager Social Outcomes in enabling our build partners to successfully implement and sustain social outcomes on construction projects. They will have overall responsibility nationwide but day-to-day focus is on Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau/Northland, as the result of social procurement.
This encompasses collaborating closely with a range of service provider organisations, build partners and key Kāinga Ora stakeholders. Additionally, the role will provide expert advice to the Manager Social Outcomes in developing collateral and strategic plans to further social outcomes for Kāinga Ora, our communities and the construction industry

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
- Commercial industry experience, particularly involvement with enabling the implementation of social, community or Iwi/Māori/Rōpū outcomes
- Programme management (lead and participant in large projects focused on people development) including exposure to leadership roles
- Foundational competence in Te Ao Maori and Pasifika cultural values. Cultural competence in a wide range of settings
- Working in and creating inclusive and diverse environments
- Significant experience in leveraging internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve outcomes
- Agile in balancing proactive and responsive activities. Follows through on commitments, communicating early where obstacles are and how to overcome them.
- Is able to influence others to effectively deliver on tasks. Adapts own work to reflect changing needs of situation, sees issues as they are emerging.
- See broad issues through different lenses, provides alternatives. Understands and explains strategies, aligns team plans and activities.

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

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.