Manager - Regional Assets

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is seeking a senior leader to set the direction for a regional property portfolio and drive transformational change across asset maintenance services.

You will build capability, lead a high-performing team, manage budgets and regulatory obligations, and align local priorities with the organisation's strategy for better homes and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams through change.
• Understanding of public sector governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate across groups and external agencies with diplomacy.
• Strong business planning and project management skills; customer-focused decisions.
• Senior-level experience managing property or asset portfolios.
• A current, full clean New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for a regional property portfolio and lead the team through change.
• Oversee asset plans, investment/divestment, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
• Build capability, embed new ways of working and drive a culture of accountability.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Public sector knowledge

Influence & relationships

Strategic delivery

Property/portfolio management

NZ driver licence

Job description

• Be part of a strategic, purpose-led organisation focused on delivering high-quality homes and stronger communities
• Based in the Counties/Manukau area
• Fixed term position through to June 2027

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

As Manager - Regional Assets, you will set the direction for a regional property portfolio and lead your team through a significant change in how asset maintenance services are delivered. You will build capability, embed new ways of working and create a strong culture of accountability, collaboration and delivery.With oversight of asset plans, investment and divestment decisions, vacant properties, market rents, budgets, portfolio risks and regulatory obligations, you will ensure homes remain fit for purpose and deliver strong outcomes for customers.Working across regional and national teams, maintenance partners and external stakeholders, you will align local priorities with the wider Kāinga Ora strategy, influence future investment and ensure operational, compliance and health and safety matters are managed effectively.This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to drive transformational change, strengthen portfolio performance and shape better homes and communities for the future. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, coaching and growing capability while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

• Transformational and people leadership: Extensive experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams through change, building capability, coaching and developing people leaders and staff, embedding new ways of working, and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance
• Public sector and regulatory knowledge: A strong understanding of public sector governance and processes, with familiarity with property legislation and regulatory requirements
• Influence and relationships: Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business groups and external agencies, influence at all levels and build trusted relationships with diplomacy
• Strategic delivery, adaptability and resilience: Strong business planning and project management skills, with the judgement to make sound, customer-focused decisions. Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, lead confidently through change, and maintain momentum in a dynamic environment.
• Property and commercial expertise: Senior-level experience managing and maintaining property or asset portfolios, supported by a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• A current, full clean NewZealand driver licence.

Nōu 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 https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefitsAs a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure 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.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At 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 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

If you have any questions about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Applications close on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees through organisational change, affected Kāinga Ora employees will be considered for vacancies in the first instance.

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.