Housing First Lead - Wellington
Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation
He Herenga Kura is a Tiriti-dynamic, kaupapa Māori organisation with over 50 years of experience walking alongside whānau to build capability and connection. We deliver whānau ora solutions with aroha, equity, and cultural integrity at our core.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
As the Housing First Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team working directly with whānau in transitional, permanent and emergency housing.
As the Lead, you will:
Lead a team delivering wrap-around social services to support whānau
Turn strategy into action with clear outcomes and direction
Manage service delivery, contracts, reporting and risk
Build strong, trusted relationships with iwi, whānau and partners
Create a safe, supportive and culturally strong team environment
Champion kaupapa Māori and uphold te Tiriti in everyday practice
Ko wai koe | About You
You’re an experienced leader in social or community services, confident in kaupapa Māori environments and passionate about supporting whānau to thrive.
Proven leadership experience within social services or a related sector
Confident in te ao Māori, with knowledge of tikanga and Māori frameworks including whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Understanding of WAI 2750 and MAIHI Ka Ora – key Māori housing policies and strategies.
Experience supporting whānau through health, social, or mental health programmes
Demonstrated strategic thinking, sound judgement, and risk assessment capabilities
Lived or professional experience working alongside whānau Māori
This is a meaningful opportunity to lead kaupapa Māori mahi that supports whānau to thrive.
Applications close Thursday, 31 July 2025
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 0294463770 for a confidential kōrero.
