Development Manager (Addington) in Canterbury

Lead multiple fast‑paced development projects.

Build effective stakeholder relationships while delivering clear commercial and compliance guidance to ensure project success.

This is a permanent role, with a salary of $152,164 plus 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits.

In this fast‑paced role, you’ll work closely with a Senior Development Manager to set direction, shape programmes of work, and assess the commercial strength of new opportunities. You’ll lead the preparation of high‑quality business cases that support confident, strategic decision‑making.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring each one follows organisational standards and delivers against financial, risk, and performance expectations. You’ll guide due‑diligence activities, influence procurement approaches, and drive strong reporting and governance so leaders have the right information at the right time.

As a senior relationship leader, you’ll manage complex engagement across contractors, consultants, councils, community groups, and mana whenua—ensuring early, meaningful involvement and full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

You’ll also provide leadership across commercial negotiations, consent pathways, subdivision and titling processes, and broader compliance work—positioning every project for successful delivery and strong commercial outcomes for Kāinga Ora.

This role is part of a highly focused team that works together in the office during set hours Monday to Friday.

What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in property, finance, engineering, project management or related field.
• 7+ years’ relevant experience, including leading or mentoring delivery teams.
• Strong feasibility, financial planning and modelling expertise.
• Proven experience working with consultants, contractors and civil construction processes.
• Skilled in regulated environments with strong stakeholder relationship management.
• Experience with procurement, preparing RFPs and evaluating tenders.
• Solid understanding of Council consenting processes and contamination requirements.
• Knowledge of local property market values to support feasibility assessments.
• Familiarity with design and build contracts (e.g. NZS 3910/3915) and civil/retrofit works.
• Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset and understanding of Treaty partnership obligations.

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.

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.

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.

Our values:

• Manaakitanga – People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Whanake – Be Bold

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process. 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 Friday, 13 February 2026 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.