Healthy Homes Skilled Handyperson/Assessor - Habitat for Humanity Charity - Continuous Learning Oppo

About our Charity:

Habitat for Humanity is a registered housing charity providing a wide range of home construction, repair, renovation and advocacy programmes aimed at building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. We work in partnership with people in genuine housing need towards our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.  

Mā te whakaruruhau hei whakamana ~ Through shelter we empower

Values

• Ensure our values are kept alive and all interactions are with these in mind.
• Inspiring Action Whakahirahira
• Working Together Whanaugatanga
• Doing the Right Thing Tikanga
• Caring for Others Manaakitanga

The Role

Healthy Homes Skilled Handyperson/Assessor - Auckland Region

Fixed Term role until 30 June 2025

Specific Duties:

• Provide housing assessments and Healthy Homes reports in Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland. 
• Provide significant education to whānau on how they can make changes in their behaviour that support a warmer, drier home.
• Carry out minor repairs on homes, included but not limited to:
  • Installing rails. 
  • Hooking and hanging curtains.
  • Installing V-SEAL and Brush Strips to reduce draughts.
  • Trimming vegetation.
  • Cleaning gutters.
  • Small repairs around the home to support the thermal envelope.
• Build relationships with whānau.
• Learn our database system and support reporting and data entry where required.
• Advise families of other support mechanisms available to them within their community as appropriate.
• Work in partnership with the wider Habitat team and external contractors.
• Liaise with landlords/ property managers/ homeowners to confirm bookings where needed.

Skills and Experience

Ideally the candidate will have:

• Enthusiasm for the role and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work within and communicate effectively with a range of cultures, particularly Māori and Pasifika.
• Ability to multi-task and work autonomously 
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Competent in word and outlook.
• Competent on Salesforce or other similar CRM system
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Effective inter-cultural communication skills

You will be provided with all equipment required for the job and will receive guidance and support throughout your role.  

www.habitat.org.nz

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Applicants must have NZ citizenship, NZ residency or hold a valid long term work visa (at least 3 years) as well as a clean criminal conviction record. 

Please apply via Seek website and attach your cv plus a cover letter explaining briefly why you would suit this role. 

Only those invited for an interview will be contacted.