Our structure
Housing New Zealand is a statutory corporation set up under the Housing Corporation Act 1974, as amended by the Housing Corporation Amendment Act 2001. It is a Crown agency under the Crown Entities Act 2004.
Ministers
The Ministers of Housing and Finance convey the Government's expectations to Housing New Zealand and monitor its performance.
The Minister of Housing has the primary relationship with the Board, while the Minister of Finance is responsible for approving borrowing. They are jointly responsible for our financial performance, and appoint members to the Board.
Each year the Minister of Housing tables in Parliament our Statement of Intent. This outlines objectives and planned work for the year, and is also used to measure our performance.
The Minister of Housing receives performance monitoring reports every quarter. We table an Annual Report to Parliament on our performance.
Minister of Housing: Hon Phil Heatley
Minister of Finance: Hon Bill English
Board
The Board is our link with the Government. The Board's responsibilities include setting strategic direction, appointing the Chief Executive, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with the law.
There are seven non-executive Board members who hold their positions for up to three years, with the potential for reappointment.
The Board members are:
- Alan Jackson (Chairman)
- Adrienne Young-Cooper (Deputy Chair)
- Amos Forrester
- Jeff Staniland
- Susan Paterson
- Whaimutu Dewes
Management
Lesley McTurk is the Chief Executive of Housing New Zealand. She is supported by an Executive Team which includes:
- Kay Read, General Manager Tenancy Services
- Sean Bignell, General Manager Asset Development
- Diane Calvert, Acting General Manager Organisational Development and Performance
- Greg Groufsky, Acting General Manager Support and Assurance
- Kathleen Clement, General Manager Sector and Stakeholder
- Philippa Jones, Executive Lead Transformation One Programme
- Paul Jepson, Chief Information officer
