General Manager – Social Housing

• Direct report to the Chief Executive.
• Wairarapa based.
• Rewarding community-focused role.

 
Trust House (THL) is a community owned company based in Masterton. The company operates a range of hospitality businesses across Wairarapa, Pahiatua, Flaxmere and Porirua and they currently own and manage nearly 500 social rental properties. Their operations are commercial yet aim to enhance the wellbeing of people in the region by providing homes to those in the community who need them most.
 
THL is embarking on a complete transformation of its housing portfolio. This is the most fundamental and transformational change in THL’s housing strategy in 25 years. In addition, Trust House has commenced work with other key housing stakeholders to develop a place-based housing strategy for the Wairarapa.  This has resulted in the creation of two new general management level roles.
 
THL is seeking an experienced leader who will have strategic oversight of their social housing portfolio, ensuring the wellbeing of current and future housing tenants by providing best practice services to tenants. Leading a small team, they will deliver highly effective tenant centric services, to achieve best outcomes for all. They will also work closely with partner organisations as a leading player in the development of the Wairarapa-wide Housing Strategy.

 
To be successful in this role, you will need:
 

• Extensive experience operating at a senior leadership level and be an excellent people leader
• Exceptional relationship skills and a proven ability to work with senior leaders of government agencies, iwi and social housing providers
• A deep commitment to the wellbeing of tenants and the communities that THL serves
• Experience gained working in residential, social housing management
• Sound knowledge of building and property management regulation and health & safety
• A good understanding of best practice residential tenancy and asset management.

 
This role is Wairarapa based. If you’re looking for a role you can truly make your own, this may be your opportunity.
 
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 15 July 2024
APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz
REFERENCE:  BH-10993
 
FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Nikki Franklin  on 04 550 8027