Administrator – Health, Safety and Organisational Resilience

Play a key role in driving safe practice and process excellenceBased in Auckland or WellingtonPermanent role, salary $67,834 + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunityKāinga Ora is entering an exciting new chapter as we embed changes following a significant restructure. We’re refocusing on our core mission—providing and managing state-owned social housing in a financially sustainable way—and building strong foundations for the future. As we embed changes and adapt to navigating both internal and external shifts, we’re opening up new opportunities that will support key functions and help shape the future of Kāinga Ora.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Administrator to support health, safety and wellbeing across Kāinga Ora. Reporting to the Manager - Health and Safety Systems and Support, your role will support incident reporting, training coordination, compliance tracking and stakeholder communication. You will be the behind-the-scenes enabler ensuring that systems, reports and documentation are well-maintained, accurate and responsive to business needs.In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the effective operation of our national health and safety function by providing critical administrative support. Your contribution will help ensure our people and processes remain safe, resilient, and well-supported.Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - What You Will BringIf you enjoy supporting others, managing a varied workload, and contributing to a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing, this is your chance to make a real impact.To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring Prior administrative experience, ideally in health and safety or a compliance-related environment Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and reporting A keen interest in health, safety and wellbeing, and a willingness to grow capability in this space Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) Strong written and verbal communication skills A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving An understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, or a willingness to learnNōu 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. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits 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. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.Mō mātou - Our OrganisationAt 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 BoldTūhono mai - Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via https://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 Enna.Cecilio@kaingaora.govt.nz.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants.Applications close on Monday, 17 November 2025 at 11:55pm. 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.