- Exciting opportunity to lead on initiatives that strengthen key strategic partnerships vital to the organisation delivering on its purpose.
- Bring your partnership experience and relationship building skills to provide strategic advice and champion and drive best practice partnering across the organisation.
- Auckland/Wellington based, permanent role + 5 weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits
Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity
As Principal Advisor - Sector Relationships and Partnerships Practice, you'll provide support and advice that enables K inga Ora to develop and maintain strategically significant relationships and partnerships.
A natural collaborator, you'll work across the organisation to lead initiatives that strengthen our partnerships with iwi, government agencies, and community stakeholders. You'll champion best practice in partnering and relationship management across K inga Ora, building capability and capacity, and embedding our Tuia Te Muka Tangata Partnership Practice Framework to support the delivery of our strategic goals.
Through developing and implementing frameworks, tools and training you'll build partnership capability and capacity, while maintaining the He P taka Herenga relationship management tool to ensure data quality and support its use across the organisation.
The role will see you work to support and connect K inga Ora relationship holders with key organisations and sector groups, including local authorities, NGOs and peak bodies, government agencies and iwi and ropu M ori. Additionally, you will represent K inga Ora in external forums, championing excellence in partnership practice.
Ng pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
- Proven success in strategic partnership roles, ideally with Partnership Brokers Association accreditation.
- Deep understanding of partnering methodologies and frameworks.
- Well-developed relationship building skills, with a collaborative approach and experience working with senior leaders.
- Knowledge of Te Ao M ori, Te Reo, and the Treaty of Waitangi partnership obligations.
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 https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits
As a K inga 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.
Mo m tou - Our Organisation
At K inga 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 K inga 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 M ori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
O t tou 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
Tuhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected].
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants including those impacted by organisational change.
Applications close on Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at 11:55pm.
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.
