Chief People and Assurance Officerat Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities - - ref. n80381423

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-wide transformation in people, culture and assurance Executive leadership opportunity to shape people, assurance and organisational performance at a national scale Permanent, full-time based in Auckland or WellingtonTe Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunityThis is an executive role of considerable impact and influence.

As Chief People and Assurance Officer, you will report directly to the Chief Executive and serve as a key member of Kāinga Ora's Executive Leadership Team.You will ensure Kāinga Ora has the talent and high-performance culture necessary to achieve its strategic goals.

• people, legal, communications, engagement and marketing, enterprise risk, and governance.You will lead a large, multidisciplinary group of professionals and work in close partnership with Ministers, the Kāinga Ora Board, other government agencies, and sector groups and networks.This role offers the rare opportunity to apply commercial acumen and public service values to a national transformation agenda.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
• What you will bring Extensive senior leadership experience successfully collaborating with other senior leaders to drive organisational performance Demonstrated success influencing strategic decisions through a commercial and outcomes-based lens Deep subject matter-expertise in one or more of the functions led by this role Demonstrated ability to develop highly effective mutually beneficial and collaborative partnerships internally and externally Understanding of partnership obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi Experience leading enterprise-wide change, performance improvement and culture transformation Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g.

• 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.

• 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.

• Our ValuesOur 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.nzPlease 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 value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.