Create an impact in our customers' lives in our unique and culturally rich communitiesFull Time, Permanent opportunity based in Kaitaia Northland$95,227 per annum salary + five weeks' annual leave + Suite of benefitsKainga Ora is on a journey with our Place-based groups to ensure we are putting people at the heart of everything we do. We are increasing our customer facing roles to ensure our customers receive ore holistic and personalised service to address both whanau housing and personal support needs - and respond to those needs, recognising the links between housing and whole-of-life outcomes.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 the future of Aotearoa.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.As Senior Housing Support Manager, you will work directly with a portfolio of our customers and their whanau with higher support requirements and more complex needs, building meaningful and lasting relationships to ensure customers' housing and wellbeing needs are being met, and continue to be met as they change over time. You will be working with many of our Maori and Pasifika communities, so it is important that you are culturally aware and that your approach is aligned to our customers' aspirations and preferences.You will have an in-depth and holistic understanding of customers' housing and wellbeing needs, as well as a strong knowledge of support services available to ensure that our customers live with the greatest degree of independence possible.You will also play a key role in coaching and mentoring our Housing Support Managers to develop team capability.You'll have a proven track record of meeting KPIsYou'll have the ability to thrive in performance-driven environmentYou'll have a wealth of experience supporting customers with complex needs, with the ability to connect and build relationships with hard-to-engage customersYou'll be experienced at coaching and mentoring others to support their development and fulfil their potentialYou'll be adept at de-escalating highly emotional situations and conversations, with the ability to problem solve and understand the reasons behind issues affecting our customersYour cultural awareness will align your approach to our customers' aspirations and preferences, particularly in working with Maori and PasifikaAs these roles require travelling around the local region, a current and full New Zealand driver's licence is required (pool car provided)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 were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team ****** Applications close on Wednesday 29 th May 2024.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.Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.#J-18808-Ljbffr
