Join our internationally recognised design team, with the largest urban design remit in NZ Enjoy the perfect blend of challenging, impactful work and fantastic culture Annual rate of pay $141,450, plus 5 weeks' annual leave, insurances and flexible working
Mo matou - Our Organisation
At Kainga 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 Kainga 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 Aotearoa's future. We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Our Urban Planning and Design group provides strategic leadership on urban planning, provides best practice urban design and planning advice, leads the management of Kainga Ora's large scale strategic partnerships and works closely with place based groups, iwi, local and central government agencies and the private sector to facilitate urban development opportunities.
Ko ta matou mahi | Our Role
Our national Design team is growing along with Kainga Ora, and as such we are now looking to welcome multiple Senior and Principal Urban Designers. We have offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch so will consider applications from suitably qualified designers across NZ.
As a Senior member of our design team you will provide subject matter expert advice and support for the delivery of aspects of Kainga Ora's work that involve an urban design component. The workload is varied but day-to-day you could be busy;
Leading and negotiating the production of master plans for new developments Providing timely and quality urban design and masterplanning support and advice to redevelopment project teams to inform decision making and project delivery Providing design advice to the Design Review Panel, Development Managers and builder partners across projects at all scales and around the country Working on site briefs to determine the best fit of development for any given location Liaising with Local Authorities, Iwi partners and other stakeholders on masterplanning and urban design issues.
Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
As our ideal candidate you are known by your peers to be an aspirational but pragmatic urban design expert. In terms of personality, in order to fit right in with our team you will bring energy, positivity and a sense of fun to the workplace, and you love a good debate! In addition to your tertiary qualification in Architecture, Planning or Landscape Architecture and post graduate in Urban Design, you will demonstrate:
Experience in the preparation of urban design reports, including the preparation of graphic material, with strong technical drawing skills Proven negotiation skills and ability to deliver quality projects within time and budget constraints Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects Previous experience working with the RMA and local authority consents processes Experience working within or with iwi entities and/or Maori design practices with respect to implementing Maori concepts in urban design Sound understanding of the commercial drivers of property development A customer centric approach Ability to mentor and support others in growing their understanding of urban design Outstanding relationship management, communication skills and formal presentation skills.
Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?
These senior roles represent a unique opportunity to influence hugely exciting and important projects that are ground-breaking in New Zealand. You will be part of a talented team of like-minded experts 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.
O Tatou 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
