Maintenance Supervisor

• Champion contractor performance, quality control, and improvements across all maintenance activities
• Become an integral part of an engaged, supportive maintenance team
• Fixed Term/Secondment to late December 2026, based in Christchurch or Dunedin

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to manage the provision of a high-quality maintenance service that ensures property maintenance, planned programmes and minor capital work is accurately prioritised, processed and delivered in a timely manner and to budget.

Other key tasks include monitoring and reporting on all maintenance work and contractor performance and competence, as well as working collaboratively with other Kainga Ora business units and teams to ensure that maintenance is delivered to agreed standards and that customer satisfaction targets are achieved.

Ng pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a property or maintenance-related field, or equivalent experience in construction/building and working with contractors.
• Experience in programme maintenance workflows and building maintenance, coupled with a sound knowledge, and understanding of contract issues.
• A customer-centric approach, with the ability to multitask and pick up new skills quickly.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to understand and apply processes, along with computer literacy with the Microsoft Office suite.
• A current and full New Zealand driver's licence is also required in this role.

Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?

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

As a K inga 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.

Mo m tou - Our Organisation

At K inga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealands 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 K inga 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 M ori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

O t tou 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

Tuhono 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 ***email_hidden***

Applications close on Sunday 28th June 2026 at 11:55pm - Dont delay your application! We may close the role early if we find suitable applicants in the early stages of advertising.

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 dont 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.