Senior Advisor, Commercial at HUD Career Site - New

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

129286.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Commercial Negotiation, Property Finance, Project Finance, Cashflow Modelling, Unit Cost Analysis, Scenario Testing, Financial Modelling, Excel, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management, Critical Thinking, Strategic Insights, Value For Money Assessment, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Contribute your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and support the delivery of housing across Aotearoa. Mō te tūnga | About the role In this role, you will contribute to the effective delivery of housing supply across Aotearoa, working as part of a team to negotiate, advise, and provide strategic insights into housing projects. You will be responsible for: * Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to negotiate and evaluate new funding applications for housing supply. You will support the assessment of value for money, providing financial analysis and recommendations to inform decision-making * Applying knowledge of the commercial environment, property and project finance, to analyse the structures and cost of housing development project proposals * Identifying commercial and financial risks related to housing projects and recommending actions to mitigate risks * Involvement in ad-hoc projects from across the organisation where your skills may be required and informing policy settings as relevant * Engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain relationships that support the successful delivery of housing initiatives. The salary range for this role is $105,780 - $129,286 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution. Mōu | About you This is a unique opportunity for someone with a background in finance, banking, accounting, or property development, to join our Delivery team. What you’ll bring to the role: * A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. finance, economics, property, planning, or commerce) * Demonstrated financial viability skillset, including the ability to assess affordability, sustainability, and value for money across housing or infrastructure initiatives * Strong understanding of a broad range of housing solutions, including negotiating and evaluating funding models and undertaking financial and commercial analysis * Sound understanding of property or project finance, with experience conducting financial analysis in the property, housing, or infrastructure sectors (e.g. cashflow modelling, unit cost analysis, scenario testing) * Good working knowledge of Excel, including financial modelling and analysis * Ability to apply critical thinking, challenge assumptions, test financial and commercial viability, and work effectively in environments with ambiguity * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables concurrently * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and commercial information into clear, concise advice for non‑financial audiences * A proven track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders Mō mātou | About us Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of ‘the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) ‘he kurakāinga e hokia, he kuratangata e kore e hokia', - ‘a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāinga ora, he hapori ora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place ‘home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders. Ngā painga | What we offer • Flexible working to give work/life balance • Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership • Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud-based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration • Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme • Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference • We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled • Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, while applications close 5pm, Wednesday 20th May we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. For further inquiries please contact recruitment@hud.govt.nz [recruitment@hud.govt.nz]

Responsibilities

The role involves negotiating and evaluating funding applications for housing supply while providing strategic financial insights. You will analyze project structures, identify commercial risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure value for money in housing initiatives.