Manager Housing and Wellbeing Support (Nelson)

Our Opportunity Fantastic opportunity to lead high performing teams based in Nelson and support a team to translate the strategic vision and seek out new and innovative ways to be responsive to the changing needs of our customers living in the region. Permanent role + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits. We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to lead and manage a dynamic team as Manager Housing and Wellbeing Support, dedicated to providing high quality support to our public housing customers and whanau living in our properties. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the operational delivery of services, develop strategic plans, and guide a high‑performing team to achieve our mission of improving the wellbeing of our customers. You will lead engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, including service providers, government agencies and community groups to build strong collaborative relationships to enable delivery of effective support to our public housing customers. As this role requires travelling across the immediate region, you will need a current and full NZ driver's licence (a pool vehicle is provided). Key Responsibilities Lead operational delivery of services and develop strategic plans. Guide a high‑performing team to achieve customer wellbeing outcomes. Engage with stakeholders, service providers, government agencies and community groups. Drive travel across the immediate region and maintain a valid NZ driver's licence. Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a similar role. Demonstrated experience in building, leading, and coaching high‑performing teams, and managing service delivery operations with an agency, social work services, or comparable organisation. Cultural awareness to align approach to our customers' aspirations and preferences, particularly in working with Māori and Pasifika. Experience working with different cultures and/or community groups. Strategic leadership to align organisation values, objectives and public housing customer outcomes. Demonstrated experience in health and safety, and risk mitigation and management to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. Strong understanding of guiding, navigating and leading teams through change. Strong observational and analytical skills including high‑level reporting experience. Demonstrated commitment to the Treaty and application of the Treaty principles in strategic and business planning. Current and full NZ driver's licence. Benefits We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities. For more information on our benefits, visit https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr