Maintenance Supervisor - Lower Hutt

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you looking for a role that offers variety, will keep you on your toes, and is very rewarding?
• A great opportunity to be part of our hard working, supportive team in the Wellington Lower Hutt office.
• Full-time permanent role with an annual salary of $95,227 + 5 weeks' annual leave 

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.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor, able to manage the provision of a high-quality maintenance service that ensures property maintenance, planned programmes and minor capital work is accurately prioritised, processed and delivered in a timely manner and to budget?

Other key tasks include monitoring and reporting on all maintenance work and contractor performance and competence. You will be working collaboratively with other Kāinga Ora business units and teams to ensure that maintenance is delivered to agreed standards and that customer satisfaction targets are achieved.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a property or maintenance-related field, or equivalent experience in construction/building and working with contractors.
• Experience in programme maintenance workflows and building maintenance, coupled with a sound knowledge and understanding of contract issues.
• A customer-centric approach, with the ability to multitask and pick up new skills quickly.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to understand and apply processes, along with computer literacy with the Microsoft Office suite.

A current New Zealand driver's license is also required in this role.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?  

• Competitive salary
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Insurance benefits, including medical, death & trauma.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development and study opportunities

These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits. 

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

Tūhono mai - Join us

To 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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday 26 April 2024

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.