Housing Broker - Wellington

Ministry of Social Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development seeks a Housing Broker for the Wellington Region on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. You will build partnerships across the private rental sector, connect clients to suitable housing, and help remove barriers to housing stability.

Based at any MSD Service Centre in Wellington, you will promote housing products, engage landlords and community partners, and work with regional teams to secure sustainable private rentals for clients, contributing to positive

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the private rental market and regional housing dynamics.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with landlords, property managers, and community partners.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promoting MSD housing products and services to landlords, property managers, and community partners.
• Actively interacting and communicating with the housing team to support clients.
• Develop strategic partnerships that increase access to private rental opportunities for clients.
• Proactively identifying and supporting individuals and families experiencing housing challenges to access suitable private rental opportunities.

Skills

Private rental market knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Promotional/marketing skills

Initiative

Job description

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• Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity until June 2027
• Based in any Service Centre across the Wellington region

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Housing Broker in the Wellington Region. This Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity until June 2027 can be based at any Service Centre across Wellington.

The Housing Broker plays a critical role in improving housing outcomes for individuals and families by building strong partnerships across the private rental sector. Working alongside regional housing teams, you will identify housing opportunities, connect clients to suitable and sustainable accommodation, and help remove barriers to securing a place to call home. This is a unique opportunity to influence positive change in our communities. Stable housing provides the foundation for people to participate in employment, support their whānau, and thrive. Through your relationships, initiative, and market knowledge, you will make a real difference in helping people achieve long-term housing stability.

What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana

• Promoting MSD housing products and services to landlords, property managers, and community partners.
• Actively interacting and communicating with the housing team to support clients.
• Develop strategic partnerships that increase access to private rental opportunities for clients.
• Proactively identifying and supporting individuals and families experiencing housing challenges to access suitable private rental opportunities.

What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū

• Strong knowledge of the private rental market and the wider housing sector.
• Current knowledge of regional and national private rental and housing market dynamics, including challenges and opportunities.
• A comprehensive understanding of tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities.
• Proficiency in promotional and marketing skills, with an understanding of key strategies and approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence positive outcomes.
• A commitment to achieving positive and sustainable housing outcomes for clients.
• Outstanding relationship management and communication skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities, think strategically, and take initiative to achieve results.
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build credibility and trust.

Join our positive work environment, where mutual support is paramount as we collectively strive for excellent client outcomes. You will benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing support, and professional development opportunities.

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. You can find out more about our values here.