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.
Ko ta matou mahi - Our Role
Our national design team is growing, and as such we are now looking to hire aPrincipal Urban Designer,to be based from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
As a Principal you will provide leadership in the design assessment and validation of redevelopment opportunities and acquisitions within the Kainga Ora portfolio. The focus of this role is to lead the delivery of spatial feasibility studies, masterplans, design briefs, design management and specialist design advice for significant capital redevelopment programmes, projects and market acquisitions to enable alignment with the corporations Asset Management Strategy (AMS) and Regional Action Plans (RAP) of Kainga Ora.
Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
In adding to your tertiary qualification in Architecture or Landscape Architecture and post graduate in Urban Design, you will also demonstrate:
Experience in the preparation of urban design reports and /or policy and preparation of graphic material (e.g. quick hand sketches, concept drawings, plans and sections)
Experience in a range of public and private contexts including urban design and place-making projects
Strong technical graphic and writing skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective networks and key relationships
A knack for problem solving and innovative solutions
Passion for working in the public domain in the public interest
High degree of initiative, personal motivation and self-management
Flexible, adaptive and proactive manner
Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?
This senior role represents an opportunity to influence hugely exciting and important projects that are ground-breaking in New Zealand. You will be part of a talented team who are absolutely passionate about the work they are doing.
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.
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
