Director - Health, Safety and Organisational Resilienceat Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities -

apartmentKāinga Ora – Homes and Communities placeAuckland calendar_month 
Lead health, safety, and organisational resilience for Kāinga Ora Trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board Bring your expertise in developing and implementing strategy at a senior leadership level Permanent, full
  • time based in Auckland or WellingtonTe Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunityAs Director
  • Health, Safety and Organisational Resilience, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for ensuring Kāinga Ora meets and exceeds its obligations as a public sector entity and a good employer and creating a culture of care and accountability.
You will work in partnership with central agencies, regulators, unions and iwi partners to ensure Kāinga Ora maintains the highest standards of care for its people, communities, and the public it serves.This is an opportunity to lead a nationally significant function in a complex and evolving public service organisation committed to improving housing outcomes for Aotearoa.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
  • What you will bring Proven experience in senior health, safety, and organisational resilience leadership In-depth understanding of Aotearoa's safety and regulatory environment Build strong relationships across government, unions, emergency agencies and iwi to ensure Kāinga Ora sets the benchmark for public sector safety and wellbeing A commitment to culturally safe practices and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations Experience embedding a strong safety culture in large organisationsNōu te rourou
  • What's in it for you?
A senior leadership role with public impact and operational breadth 5 weeks' annual leave + KiwiSaver and professional development support A flexible, supportive environment that values balance and wellbeing Opportunities to shape long-term safety and infrastructure strategy in AotearoaFor more detail visit https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefitsAs a Kāinga Ora
  • Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.
We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

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.
With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.
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 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.nzIf you have any questions or for a confidential discussion, please email lynda.francis@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 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.

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