Investment Strategist - Auckland

• A great opportunity to build on your career and develop your skills
• Become an integral part of a forward thinking and innovative team!
• Fixed Term Contract till end of March 2027

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

In this role, you will shape strategic investment decisions by identifying opportunities and recommending the most effective Kāinga Ora interventions to respond to local needs, asset requirements, market conditions, and housing pressures. Your work will help maximise the build programme and deliver sustainable housing outcomes for communities.

Success will depend on your ability to build strong relationships and provide trusted advice to a wide range of stakeholders, including councils, iwi, community groups, and internal partners. Through collaboration and influence, you will help drive the successful delivery of Kāinga Ora's strategic objectives.

Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - What You Will Bring

Extensive experience in development strategy, portfolio management, property or a similar field, with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of property development (or similar) and associated legislation/regulations

An understanding of the relevant planning legislation and district planning documents

An understanding of the different types of interventions available to meet urban development requirements

Experience identifying and analysing options for complex, multi-faceted investment decisions, balancing commercial and social objectives

Demonstrated commitment to relationship-building and working in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

As a Kāinga 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.

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.

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 If you have any questions about this role, please contact kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close on 13th November 2026 at 11:55pm - please note, this role is an immediate start and we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. This may impact the close date of the advert should we find the right candidate.

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.

If you don’t tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don’t hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.