Director - Governance

• Lead strategic governance for K inga Ora
• Bring your experience in developing and implementing strategy at a senior leadership level
• Permanent, full-time based in Auckland or Wellington

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunity

This is a significant leadership opportunity within one of Aotearoa's largest Crown entities. As Director - Governance, you will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of governance frameworks across K inga 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.

Ng pumanawatanga ou - 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

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

• A meaningful leadership role with national impact
• Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing
• 5 weeks' annual leave + generous KiwiSaver contributions
• Opportunities for cultural and professional development
• A warm, purpose-led and people-focused team environment

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.