Whakamaru Transitional Housing Manager
12-month fixed-term | Maternity Leave Cover | Full-time
Wellington City Mission | Mt Cook, Wellington | Starting mid-December 2026
Help shape brighter futures for rangatahi experiencing homelessness.
At Wellington City Mission, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and aroha, regardless of their circumstances.
Whakamaru is our innovative community hub in the heart of Wellington, bringing together housing, health, wellbeing and community support in one place.
Our transitional housing service predominantly supports rangatahi experiencing homelessness, many of whom are navigating complex challenges including trauma, mental health, addiction and disrupted relationships. We provide more than a roof over their heads. We create a safe, supportive environment where young people can build trusting relationships, develop independence and take positive steps towards their future.
We're looking for an experienced and values-driven Transitional Housing Manager to join our team for 12 months, covering maternity leave.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed team working alongside rangatahi and whānau, supporting them to build stability, strengthen connections and move towards long-term housing and wellbeing.
You'll provide clinical and practice leadership to our Registered Practitioners, Transitional Housing Support Workers and Kaihautū, ensuring residents receive high-quality, coordinated and person-centred support.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong professional practice with genuine warmth, sound judgement and a collaborative leadership style.
You'll bring:
A relevant qualification in social services, health or a related field, with current professional registration and a practising certificate.
Experience providing clinical or practice leadership, ideally within a multidisciplinary environment.
Experience working alongside rangatahi or people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, addiction, trauma or other complex circumstances.
A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction and culturally responsive approaches.
Confidence navigating complex situations, assessing risk and supporting staff to make good decisions.
Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to bring people together around shared goals.
Most importantly, you'll believe in the potential of rangatahi, be comfortable working with complexity and understand the importance of relationships, trust and connection in creating lasting change.
This is a full time role 32hrs per week.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why this opportunity interests you.
Applications close: 9th November