Manager Housing and Wellbeing Support

• Are you an experienced leader, motivated by building capability and improving practice?
• This is a genuine opportunity to influence and shape the service delivery in Henderson
• Full time, 12 months fixed term position with a salary of up to $157, weeks' annual leave (pro rata)

Te Whiwhinga Mahi - Our opportunity
The Manager Housing and Wellbeing Support sets and delivers strategy for how we engage with and support our public housing customers and whānau living in Henderson.

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.

Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - What You Will Bring

• You'll have proven experience in leading and coaching high performing teams and managing service delivery operations with an agency, social work services or comparable organisation
• You will be people centric, have high integrity and the ability to communicate clearly and decisively, creating a culture of accountability whilst looking after people
• Have sound ethical judgement, the ability to make decisions that are consistent with our strategic direction
• Have solid experience and understand the importance of Health and Safety, particularly risk mitigation and management to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people
• You will be motivated by never losing sight of the community you're serving and the challenges they face
• You'll have advanced networking and engagement skills to develop collaborative relationships with agencies, support service providers and the broader community, with experience collaborating on strategic programmes of work
• Your cultural awareness will support an aligned approach to our customers' aspirations and preferences, particularly in working with Māori and Pacific Peoples, underpinned by a demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti and the application of its principles in strategic and business planning
• Financial and analytical skills including experience working with budgets and regular reporting, identifying trends and always looking to improve practice where you have identified gaps or performance improvement opportunities.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga 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. 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.

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

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here

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.

Tūhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process.

If you have any questions, please email

Please note that we will consider applications as received, if you are interested in this role, where possible do not delay in putting your application forward.

Applications close at 11.55pm Thursday 6th November 2025.
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.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.