Housing Support Manager - Ellerslieat Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities -
You will be skilled to hold difficult and courageous conversations with our customers and stakeholders when the situation demands.You will visit our customers at their Kāinga Ora homes and, from time to time, attend meetings with key stakeholders to ensure tailored support and services stay in place for our customers and their whānau.
This also means that you will be able to travel long distance in and around the region.You will also be required to work with our tenants on rent arrears and debt collection/recovery.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu- What you will bringIf you have the ability to build strong relationships, have courageous conversations and a genuine desire to transform our communities, then we would love to hear from you.Here's what you will bring to the role: You'll be a natural relationship-builder, relating to customers from all backgrounds and all walks of life.
You'll be skilled at de-escalating highly emotional situations and conversations, with the ability to problem solve and understand the reasons behind customer issues.
You'll be comfortable and skilled to work on rent arrears and debt recovery.You'll be technical savvy to quickly learn new tools and systems.
Experience in tenancy, emergency or social housing space will be an added advantage.
Added advantage if you have knowledge of Residential Tenancy Act.
We need people who care as much as we do and are passionate about supporting customers who may have challenging housing and wellbeing needs.
Your cultural awareness will foster an aligned approach to our customers' aspirations and preferences, particularly in working with Māori and Pasifika.As this role requires travelling around the local area, you will have a current and full NZ driver's license (pool vehicle provided).Nōu te rourou
- What's in it for you?
These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits As a Kāinga Ora
- Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.
We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Mō mātou- Our OrganisationAt 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.
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 ValuesOur 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 BoldTūhono mai
- Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz If you have any questions about this role, please contact me at aash.karnawat@kaingaora.govt.nz Applications close by 11.55pm on Wednesday 17th September 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.