Community Development and Engagement Manager - Wellington

Kāinga Ora - Homes and CommunitiesWellington, Wellington, New Zealand

30+ days ago

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Community Development and Engagement Manager - Wellington

Exciting new role for an experienced community development and engagement expert to drive customer engagements in our communities and support our development projects
Permanent opportunity based in Wellington
$132,727 annual salary + 5 weeks' annual leave + benefits

As a Community Development and Engagement Manager, you will play a key role by contributing to the delivery of effective community development initiatives, and community and stakeholder engagement by building strong partnerships and managing key relationships. You will demonstrate community development values of collaboration and compassion and be able to adapt to challenging situations while working with people from all walks of life.

Kāinga Ora construction sites are supported by community development initiatives to help smooth the transition before, during and after completion. These initiatives are designed to encourage a sense of community, acceptance and integration, promote being a good neighbour and build partnerships with the community, people and organisations.

This role will require traveling in and around Greater Wellington Region.

A tertiary qualification in communications or social practice, or professional engagement practise certification (e.g. IAP2), or demonstratable evidence of equivalent experience in related fields

A minimum of 5 years' experience working in the fields of stakeholder management and community engagement and community development, ideally including experience in the public sector (i.e. Government / State Sector environment)

Strong understanding of social cohesion principles and community dynamics

Demonstrated ability to deliver engagement activity of local, regional and / or national significance and importance to the business

Ability and credibility to represent the organisation with external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to confidently build, maintain and engage with local communities

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with a strategic and growth mind-set

Demonstrated experience in dealing with conflict and negotiation

Strong networks and connections with support partners,NGOs, and experience with community space activation

Full, current, and clean driver's license is required (mandatory)

Applications close on Tuesday 4th 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.

Reference # 77668

Posted on 21 Oct 2025

Closes on 04 Nov : 55

Location(s) Wellington National Office

Expertise Communications, Marketing or Community Engagement, Social or Community Welfare, Stakeholder Management

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