Te Takinatanga - Our Story
Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities brings together the three existing agencies of Housing New Zealand, HLC and KiwiBuild to form a new organisation.
We do amazing, important work. We contribute to thriving communities that provide New Zealanders with good quality, affordable homes. Our work supports people to have good access to jobs, amenities and services; as well as improving the wellbeing of current and future generations. We do this by being a world class public housing provider, and partnering with others to deliver urban development projects.
Our Legal Team
Our Legal Team is currently expanding to meet the demands of managing a growing property portfolio of more than 60,000 properties, valued at over $26.7 billion. Increasingly, as an organisation we are becoming more involved in exciting, ground-breaking property developments, special projects and associated construction work, which deliver housing to those most in need. These functions complement an active, nationwide land acquisition programme.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic legal executive, who wants to make a real difference, to join our Auckland team. In return we are offering support and growth, flexible working arrangements, not to mention the opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team which includes five legal executives as well as lawyers in property and construction.
Ko ta matou mahi - Our Role
In this role you will be responsible for carrying out property settlements, assisting with various aspects of the subdivision process, and some preparation of construction and development contracts (training on construction and development contracts will be provided if required). To be successful in this position you will need to be experienced in property transactions, proficient in edealing, have great attention to detail, an ability to effectively prioritise and an engaging communication style. Prior experience in subdivisions is preferred, but not essential.
Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
A willingness to work as part of a team and any matter required to complete property conveyancing, subdivision of property or production of contracts
Attention to detail and focus under pressure
Proactively identify opportunities to improve templates, systems and processes
Provide support and advice to the wider legal team and organisation
Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives
A positive, enthusiastic attitude
Nou 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 Kainga 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.
Our Values - Kotahitanga | One Team
We have important work to do and our aspirations are big. We believe that people do their best within an environment of trust, care, contribution, humility and learning. We also do our best when we take personal responsibility to achieve our shared vision and maintain a working environment we are proud of. The values that drive us are:
Te Ngakau- Wetrust, each other and share ownership
Te Atawhai- Wecare, about each other as people
Te Koha- Everyone'scontribution, matters
Te Mahaki- We arehumbleandgenuine
Te Ako Tonu- We continuallylearnandinnovate
