Investment Strategist - Auckland

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is seeking a skilled professional to shape strategic investment decisions and recommendations for interventions across local needs, asset requirements and housing pressures. You will build relationships with councils, iwi, and internal partners to deliver sustainable housing outcomes and respond to market conditions.

The role emphasises collaboration, regulatory understanding, and a commitment to delivering positive impact for New Zealand communities, with a

Formación

• Extensive experience in development strategy and portfolio management within property or a similar field.
• Deep knowledge of property development and relevant legislation/regulations.
• Understanding of planning legislation and district planning documents.
• Experience analysing options for complex investment decisions balancing commercial and social aims.

Responsabilidades

• Shape strategic investment decisions by identifying opportunities and recommending Kāinga Ora interventions.
• Build strong relationships with councils, iwi, community groups and internal partners.
• Contribute to delivering Kāinga Ora's strategic objectives and housing outcomes.
• Provide trusted advice to stakeholders to respond to local needs and market conditions.

Conocimientos

Development strategy

Portfolio management

Property development

Planning legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Investment analysis

Relationship building

Descripción del empleo

A great opportunity to build on your career and develop your skillsBecome an integral part of a forward thinking and innovative team!Fixed Term Contract till end of March 2027Ko tā mātou mahi - Our RoleIn this role, you will shape strategic investment decisions by identifying opportunities and recommending the most effective Kāinga Ora interventions to respond to local needs, asset requirements, market conditions, and housing pressures. Your work will help maximise the build programme and deliver sustainable housing outcomes for communities.Success will depend on your ability to build strong relationships and provide trusted advice to a wide range of stakeholders, including councils, iwi, community groups, and internal partners. Through collaboration and influence, you will help drive the successful delivery of Kāinga Ora's strategic objectives.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bringExtensive experience in development strategy, portfolio management, property or a similar field, with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of property development (or similar) and associated legislation/regulationsAn understanding of the relevant planning legislation and district planning documentsAn understanding of the different types of interventions available to meet urban development requirementsExperience identifying and analysing options for complex, multi-faceted investment decisions, balancing commercial and social objectivesDemonstrated commitment to relationship-building and working in partnership with key internal and external stakeholdersNōu te rourou - What's in it for you?We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.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.Mō mātou - Our OrganisationAt Kāinga 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 Kāinga 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 Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Ō tātou uara - Our valuesOur 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 HeartMahi Tahi – Better TogetherWhanake – Be BoldTūhono mai - Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process If you have any questions about this role, please contact [e-mail] close on 13th November 2026 at 11:55pm - please note, this role is an immediate start and we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. This may impact the close date of the advert should we find the right candidate.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.