Chief People And Assurance Officer

• Lead enterprise-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 Wellington

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunity

This 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 K inga Ora's Executive Leadership Team.

You will ensure K inga Ora has the talent and high-performance culture necessary to achieve its strategic goals. As an influential and results-driven executive, you will champion enterprise-wide change through a commercial lens.

You will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of the People and Assurance Group, which includes overseeing the following functions - 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 K inga 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.

Ng pumanawatanga ou - 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. HR, Law, Public Policy, Business or related discipline)

Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?

• Executive role with visibility across Cabinet, Ministers, and public agencies
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing
• 5 weeks' annual leave and generous KiwiSaver contribution
• A genuine opportunity to shape strategy and public service capability at scale
• A values-led environment that supports courageous, people-focused leadership

For more detail visit https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits

As a K inga 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.

Mo m tou - Our Organisation

At K inga 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 K inga 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 M ori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

O T tou 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 Bold

Tuhono mai - Join us

To 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 K inga 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.