Practice Leads at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Digital delivery expertise in data engineering, process engineering or software development
• Flexibility on work location as Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
• Salary $131,727 + 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.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunity

You will thrive in a culture of continuous improvement applying your technical leadership, problem-solving, planning, and resource management experience as you proactively grow a community of practice with technical skills and capabilities.  This involves advising on strategic direction and operational best practices, contributing to relevant technical practices as needed to ensure skills and knowledge are maintained.  Key to these roles include:

• Setting standards for practice, such as coding methods and system maintenance.
• Serving as the subject matter expert within the practice field.
• Owning the area of practice, which includes being accountable for all documentation, ways of working, and standards.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

As the community of practice will look to you for direction and training, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive years relevant work experience in one or more digital delivery domains (data, software or process)
• Excellent influencing and coaching skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret delivery performance and relate this to technical development plans (people and skills) to address performance gaps
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written to be able to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders at various levels.

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

For a confidential discussion, please contact enna.cecilio@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close at 11:55pm on Thursday, 23 January 2025.  We will review applications as they are received - so apply now to avoid disappointment. 

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.