Team Leader - Workplace Services

Lead and develop a high-performing team delivering workplace, fleet, and travel services across Kainga Ora offices nationwide

Join an organisation transforming communities and creating homes that make a real difference for New Zealanders

Permanent role at $152,164 + 5 weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits

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 Kainga Ora's mission.

Nga pumanawatanga ou – 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

• 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

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 .

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.

Mo matou - Our Organisation

At Kainga 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 Kainga 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 Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

O tatou uara - Our values

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 .

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

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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