* Do you have outstanding stakeholder and community engagement, communication & relationship management skills? If so, you're reading the right job advertisement.* Become a part of our team that pride themselves on being inclusive, supportive, and fully engaged with our local communities.* Full-time fixed term/secondment opportunity located in Dunedin, with a salary of $123,648pa + 5 weeks' annual leave.Mo matou - Our OrganisationAt 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.Ko ta matou mahi - Our RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Relationship Manager to join our Dunedin based team. We are looking for someone to design and deliver professional engagement with communities and stakeholders around our redevelopment activity. You will play a leading role in engaging around Kainga Ora housing supply, as well as working alongside the Housing Support team, so you will have the unique opportunity of being involved with the end-to-end process.You will need to have great interpersonal and communication skills and be passionate about achieving positive results for Kainga Ora. You'll also need to be able to utilise your political nous in helping the organisation to connect and collaborate well with strategic partners.This role is a fixed term/secondment, ending June 2025.Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring* Extensive community engagement experience at a senior level, with the ability to build relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders* Experience in engagement around infrastructure* A sound understanding of the machinery of Government* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills* Understanding of the building and consent process would be advantageous* Understanding of the principles of community development and place-making* Competence operating in Te Ao Maori context would be advantageous.* Good business writing skills.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 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 ValuesOur 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 BoldTuhono mai - Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process.If you have any questions, please contact Lynda Francis, ****** close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 13 March 2024We 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
