Ka Uruora Kāinga Limited| General Manager

Join Us in Building a Future of Whānau-Centered Housing Excellence Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our whānau through the provision of affordable housing? Ka Uruora Kāinga Limited, a charitable organization founded by Ka Uruora Aotearoa Trust and Emerge Aotearoa Housing Trust, is on a mission of establishing ourselves as a community housing provider set to empower iwi/Māori entities to deliver exceptional housing services tailored to the unique needs of our communities.

• Whakamana - Whānau-centered| Our focus is on empowering our whānau, placing them at the heart of what we do. Striving to enhance intergenerational independence and wellbeing and providing opportunities for self-determination and growth.
• Manaakitanga - Relationships| Challenging the status quo, we work towards better outcomes for our whānau through relationship-based, meaningful connections. Our approach is long-term and focused on building strong bonds with whānau and individuals.
• Toi Ora - Delivery excellence & value for money| Striving for innovation and efficiency, we deliver value for money services. Cost benefits are passed on to our iwi| Māori partners as we drive excellence in service delivery.

To guide us on our mission we are looking for a General Manager to join the team! You will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading Ka Uruora Kāinga towards becoming a leading Māori-focused whānau-centric housing services organization. Reporting directly to the Board, you will oversee the delivery of exceptional tenancy and property management services, supporting iwi| Māori partners nationwide in delivering social and affordable housing. Key Responsibilities:

• Build and Lead Teams| Develop and lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional tenancy and property management services.
• Organizational Capability| Foster an organizational culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement aligned with our guiding principles.
• Partnership Building| Cultivate strong, long-term partnerships with iwi| Māori partners to support their aspirations in delivering critical affordable housing.
• Strategy Development| Lead organizational planning for key strategic and operational objectives approved by the Board, ensuring successful implementation.
• Partnership Development| Support iwi| Māori entities in developing connected, thriving housing communities, fostering local community engagement.
• Crown Relationships| Develop key relationships with the Crown to secure funding, ensuring the fulfillment of key deliverables and obligations under capacity contracts with MHUD.
• Financial Management| Effectively manage the financial performance of the organization, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Compliance| Maintain accountability as a registered community housing provider, overseeing compliance with health and safety responsibilities and other obligations.
• Board and Stakeholder Reporting| Oversee the delivery of effective Board and stakeholder reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply Whakawhanaunga| Upload your CV and cover letter telling us your story! This role offers you a unique opportunity to play a leading role in establishing Māori-led delivery of kāinga for our people (by Māori for Māori) so apply now to Lead Change and Make a Difference! If you have any questions about this vacancy please reach out to Brenda Kingi-Booth email Brenda@koau.co.nz "Emerge Aotearoa is a warm, welcoming and Rainbow safe space. Wecelebrate diversity and you can bring yourauthentic self to work every day."#J-18808-Ljbffr