Manager Inspections at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead innovation in New Zealand's first national Building Consent Authority
• Location flexibility in any Kāinga Ora regional office
• Salary $202,329 + 5 weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits

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 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.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

Be part of exciting growth and innovation within Consentium, the Kāinga Ora Building Consent Authority (BCA) which provides consenting services exclusively to Kāinga Ora.  The team takes great pride in receiving the Innovator of the Year Award at the Building Officials Institute of NZ Excellence Awards.

With overall responsibility of two inspection teams, you will promote consistency and quality of inspections across our Building Consent Authority.

This role will ensure the successful management of inspections work through allocation and forecasting, whilst providing effective coaching, training and mentoring to inspections staff.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

With a visionary approach to enable building housing, you will demonstrate:

• An established background in construction management or a building regulatory role, including experience in inspections in these environments
• Proven practical management, leadership skills and people skills
• Sound building technical knowledge, application and awareness, coupled with strong legislative understanding (including revoked legislation)
• Environmental awareness and appreciation of potential impacts of relevant trends and legislation.

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 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 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:

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via Kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close at 11:55 pm on Friday, 10 February 2023

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.