Stakeholder Relationship Manager - New PlymouthHomes and Communities – New Plymouth, North IslandDo you have outstanding community engagement, communication & relationship management skills? If so, you're reading the right job advertisement.Become a part of a team that pride themselves on being energetic, supportive and fully engaged within our local communities.Full-time Fixed term/secondment opportunity located in New Plymouth, with a salary of $112,375 + 5 weeks' annual leave.We are seeking a Stakeholder Relationship Manager to join our team, who will support thriving communities. You will typically be identifying opportunities to engage and achieve positive outcomes, while working alongside our external stakeholders including Iwi/hapu, councils, NGOs, and other community groups.This role will see you working in a fast-paced and challenging environment, planning and developing engagement plans, understanding milestones, and identifying risks and opportunities along the way.You will be the face of Kainga Ora in the community sharing our story, and at times you will be challenged prompting robust conversations. You will be a professional who can have these conversations while delivering our strategic vision and achieving positive outcomes. You can expect to be well supported by our team of experienced professionals and our wider place-based teams.This role is a fixed term/secondment from 6/01/2025 - 31/03/2026.Minimum Requirements:A relevant professional certification, eg IAP2 is desirable.Demonstrated excellent relationship management skills.Broad and extensive stakeholder and community engagement experience.Public sector experience (understands the requirements for effective stakeholder and community engagement in a government/state sector environment).Ability and credibility to represent the organisation with external stakeholders.A quick thinker able to make decisions.Able to juggle and lead multiple tasks.Demonstrated ability to achieve results - has built a good reputation in their area of expertise.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and simultaneously with multiple teams and agendas.Computer literate in Microsoft Office environment.Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Nou 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.As a Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that 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.At Kainga 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 Kainga 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 Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.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 HeartWhanake- Be BoldTo 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.If you have any questions, please contact Lynda Francis, ****** close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 20 November 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.
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