Homestar Assessor

6 Months Fixed Term Opportunity
- Support our Housing Delivery System (HDS) attain Homestar certification
- $92,211 salary per annum + 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

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 Aotearoa's future. 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
Construction & Innovation - The Construction and Innovation Group supports Kāinga Ora to grow its public and supported housing portfolio through the design and development of high quality homes that meet the needs of the community now and in the future, and by driving innovation across the construction sector.
The Construction and Innovation Group also advises on standards for quality homes, provides planning and logístical support in the rehousing of tenants affected by construction and provides construction pipeline scheduling and reporting.
The Housing Delivery System (HDS) is a pilot program at Kāinga Ora designed to maximise alignment and synergies across multiple functions to support inclusive, integrated housing and urban development. This role will work closely with the HDS mini-business units (MBU's) to help ensure improved housing outcomes for our customers and our communities, consistent with shaping the system for our Kāinga Ora 2032 strategy. The team will be highly focused and deeply collaborative as they work together in the office during set hours, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday with no working from home.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
- Demonstrated industry experience in Construction or other Building related field
- Homestar Assessor or Practitioner qualification (desirable - Training will be provided if necessary)
- Ability to analyse and interpret relevant design documentation that relates to the work undertaken and contractual roles of responsibilities
- Confidence and sound technical knowledge to engage with professional peers
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Sound level of computer literacy in Microsoft Windows and Office environment
- Demonstrated interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave.
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.