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

The Manager Investment and Planning – Central leads the team that builds a real time picture of what is happening in housing markets across our five central regions, evaluates priorities, generates investment plans and provides oversight and assurance that Kāinga Ora’s housing and urban development investments are achieving expected outcomes. The role monitors outcomes and refines and improves future approaches. The Manager Investment and Planning works closely with our Urban Planning & Design senior leadership to ensure alignment between the groups’ activities, and access to specialist urban planning and design expertise. 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu – What you will bring

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. 

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: