Team Leader - Workplace Services

Te whiwhinga mahi – Our opportunity

As Team Leader – Workplace Services based in either our Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch office, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective workplace operations across 50+ offices, supporting thousands of employees. This includes managing fleet, travel, and commercial property operations.

Joining our collaborative Finance team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a team of Advisors, drive continuous improvement in workplace services and manage complex projects such as office relocations and refurbishments. Your work will directly contribute to creating environments where our people can thrive and deliver on Kāinga Ora’s mission.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu – What you will bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in property, facilities management, or business
• Experience leading and managing large teams
• Managing workplace operations in a large, complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and best practices in workplace safety
• Ability to manage complex projects such as office relocations and refurbishments.
• Strong skills in budgeting, procurement, and contract negotiation
• Proficiency in workplace technology solutions and digital communication tools
• Commercial property experience would be advantageous
• Experience working in the public sector would be advantageous
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Solutions focused and proactive
• Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement

Nōu 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 As a Kāinga 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.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zelanda’s housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zelandaers to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zelandaers’ 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 Zelanda for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ō tātou uara - Our values

• Manaakitanga – People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Whanake – Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To 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 about this role, please contact

Applications close on Sunday 23rd November 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.

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