Housing Operations Manager

Your Career - For People, For Purpose

Apply your skills and make a difference every day at Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa.

He kōrero mō mātou | About us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

Our Housing Operations Managers are dynamic, values-led leaders who lead teams to deliver mana-enhancing housing services across the motu. In this pivotal role, you'll help shape housing outcomes that are grounded in manaakitanga, strengthen community connections, and lead high-performing teams who work with compassion and purpose.

Over the next six months, your focus will be on partnering with internal and external stakeholders to onboard warm, safe, and dry whare for whānau — creating lasting impact and contributing to innovative, people-centred housing solutions that uphold mana and wellbeing. Additionally, ensuring the whānau are supported by best practice service delivery.

Based in Tawa, Wellington, you'll oversee housing services across the Wellington and Central regions, travelling between Masterton and Napier to support teams and strengthen relationships. You'll guide Team Leaders, foster trusted partnerships, and drive continuous improvement to ensure our services are responsive, effective, and grounded in our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support kaimahi to achieve long lasting positive outcomes for whānau in service

• Lead Team Leaders and ensure compliance with policy and legislation

• Build strong stakeholder relationships

• Monitor budgets and manage risks

• Support service development and quality improvement

He kōrero mōu | About You

You're a natural leader with housing sector experience, strong networks, and a passion for supporting communities. You'll bring:

• Leadership experience in housing or social services

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage HR matters

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Level 7 preferred)

• Full NZ driver licence

Ko tā mātou mahi | We offer

• Salary: $101,532.84 - $124,096.26 (placement within this band will be based on relevant experience)

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a national organisation

• Access to extensive wellbeing support, including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, and mental health workshops to support your hauora and personal growth

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

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Added 30 October 2025