- Plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of buildings and properties through the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems
- Lead fire safety strategy and compliance across projects ensuring design requirements are met, risks are managed, and innovative solutions are implemented.
- Build capability and collaboration by developing training modules and engaging with key agencies (MBIE and FENZ)
- Offering technical fire support and guidance
- Permanent role at $151,164 based in Auckland or Wellington
Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity
As the Technical Specialist - Fire, you will lead the fire safety strategy and provide expert technical advice across K inga Ora projects. You will ensure that fire design requirements are effectively met for a wide range of property types and customer needs. A key part of your role will involve analysing risks, resolving specification conflicts, and proposing innovative, practical solutions to maintain compliance and safety.
In this pivotal role, you'll be the go-to expert, providing practical fire safety advice, interpreting fire specifications, and guiding project teams to deliver safe, compliant housing solutions. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering training modules that build capability both internally and externally. Collaboration is essential, and you will work closely with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and other professional bodies to align with industry standards. Staying current with the latest advancements in fire safety technology and best practices will be crucial to continuously improving K inga Ora's fire safety strategies.
You'll work closely with our Special Programmes and Planned Programmes teams, ensuring fire design requirements are seamlessly integrated into our projects. Your expertise will also support maintenance teams and frontline staff through training, guidance, and hands-on problem-solving.
Ng pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, property maintenance and upgrades or related field.
- New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (inspections / Level4)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in fire compliance within the construction sector.
- Deep understanding of NZ building code (Clauses C1 - C6)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
- Proven ability to lead, influence, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Sound understanding of asset management and building regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- A full, clean current NZ driver's licence.
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 http://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].
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 Tuesday, 12 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.
If you don't tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don't hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.
