Director, (Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga)at Ministry of Housing and Urban Development182,000 - 215,000

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa
• New Zealand's housing and urban development work programme.Mō te tūnga | About the roleAs Director, (Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga), you will lead a team to identify, assess, and monitor the delivery of housing solutions in these locations, ensuring these reflect the needs and aspirations of the area, and align to national strategies, plans, and settings.

• $215,000 +3% KiwiSaver contribution.Ō wheako, ō pukenga | About youTo thrive in our busy, challenging and changing environment, you will be adaptable, flexible and resilient, and you will bring our values to life as we work together to deliver change for Government.You will be committed to strengthening the Māori-Crown relationship, and to growing your knowledge and use of te ao māori, te reo, tikanga māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and māori values and perspectives in your work, while supporting others to do the same.Ideally your skills and experience will includeExperience in working with communities and stakeholders in Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga to achieve organizational or government prioritiesProven people and operational leadership experience, ideally in the public serviceSound business acumen, with proven experience developing and delivering plans and processes that are aligned to organisational priorities, and driving changeA proven ability to build and lead inclusive and diverse teams, and create a safe, positive, and thriving workplace environmentSound knowledge of government and public sector processesA track record of making quality decisions within your area of responsibilityA proven ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, navigate issues and solve problemsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and leverage relationships and partner with colleagues and others across the public and private sectors to achieve shared outcomesProven skills, experience and knowledge that align to the responsibilities and outcomes of the roleMō mātou | About usTe Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of ‘the foundation for a treasured home'.

• ‘a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'.

• thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home.

• acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place ‘home'
• and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.Ngā painga | What we offer
• Flexible working to give work/life balance•Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership•Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme•Open minds
• we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference•We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled•Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter.

Please note, while applications close on 5pm Tuesday 1 July 2025, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.