Advisor - Programme Governance (Hobsonville)

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunity

In this fixed term parental leave cover role, you'll play a key a key part in supporting urban development projects by providing high-quality programme governance secretariat services and expert advice.

Working closely with project teams and the Programme Management Office, you'll help drive quality assurance, ensure smooth coordination, and support compliance with governance and business processes.

You'll also contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining accurate governance registers and ensuring documentation remains current and responsive to an evolving business environment.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, supporting the delivery of complex programmes with strong governance foundations.

The role is based in our Hobsonville office a minimum of three day per week.

Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring

• You'll have prior experience working in a high-level advisory or administration role.
• You'll have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to a range stakeholders and management levels.
• You'll be detail-oriented, proactive, flexible, and well-organised, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines through effective time management.
• You'll have strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, coupled with the ability to remain calm, resilient, and adaptable in fast-paced or pressured environments.
• You'll exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality in a demanding governance setting.

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

O Tatou 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

Please note : all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process.

If you have any questions, please email

Applications close on Sunday 12th October 2025 by 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.