Director - Governanceat Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities -
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Wellington
Lead strategic governance for Kāinga Ora Bring your experience in developing and implementing strategy at a senior leadership level Permanent, full
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.Ō Tātou Uara
- time based in Auckland or WellingtonTe Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunityThis is a significant leadership opportunity within one of Aotearoa's largest Crown entities.
- Governance, you will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of governance frameworks across Kāinga Ora
- Homes and Communities.You will be a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board and facilitate effective relationships with key external Government and political stakeholders including Ministers' offices, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and other partner agencies.This role offers an opportunity to shape a governance model that supports a complex and evolving public service organisation committed to improving housing outcomes for Aotearoa.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
- What you will bring Proven senior leadership experience leading highly skilled, high performing and engaged teams in a complex and demanding environment A deep understanding of the machinery of Government, and strong experience working with Ministers, monitoring and central agencies and their Offices A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field, with an advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, CPA, or governance certification) preferred Proven ability to lead through complexity and manage emerging risks with thoughtful long-term thinking An understanding of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi Strong relationship-building skills Nōu te rourou
- What's in it for you?
- Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.
We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Mō mātou- Our OrganisationAt 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.What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.
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.Ō Tātou Uara
- Our Values Our values were developed by us, for us.
They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.
Our values are: Manaakitanga
- People at the Heart Mahi Tahi
- Better Together Whanake
- Be BoldTūhono mai
- Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz If you have any questions or for a confidential discussion, please email aash.karnawat@kaingaora.govt.nz Please note Kāinga Ora is going through change and preference will be given to the internal employees' applications whose substantive role has been confirmed disestablished.Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 28th May 2025.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.
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