Utilise your administrative experience and trade expertise in this fast-paced role!
Strong preference for Tauranga as work location but also open to Rotorua
Permanent role at $66,834 + 5 weeks' annual leave plus insurance benefits
Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunityAs our newest Maintenance Administrator, you'll leverage your strong administrative and organisational skills to provide excellent support to the Assets and Maintenance team. You'll be responsible for triaging and managing our busy inbox and will thrive in this fast-paced environment working to tight timeframes.Your knowledge base in residential building maintenance, codes, and standards will help you hit the ground running in this critical role. You'll be responsible for ensuring maintenance and minor capital work is accurately processed in a timely manner, and maintenance administrative support is delivered to the regional teams.You will also work collaboratively with other Kāinga Ora teams to ensure that maintenance is delivered to agreed standards, and that customer satisfaction and other maintenance operational performance targets are achieved.Please note that this role requires travel between Tauranga and Rotorua offices, a current full clean NZ driver's licence is essential.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bringIf you have some prior experience in residential maintenance and building codes, strong administrative and organisation skills and a driven attitude, then we would love to hear from you.Here's what we'd love for you to bring to the role:
Proven experience of working in fast-paced, interactive environment
Experience in triaging and assessing work orders, applying critical analysis to prioritise work orders and repair work
Demonstrated ability to be highly organised
Ability to understand and apply processes
Proven time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Agile and responsive to customers' needs on a case-by-case basis
Nōu 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 hereAs 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 valuesOur 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 usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via . Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact .Please note that 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 including those impacted by organisational change.Applications close on Friday, 12 September 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.
