Manager - Information

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is seeking a senior leader to establish and drive enterprise-wide information management. You will govern information assets to enable a modern, intelligence-led organisation and a seamless digital workplace, translating strategy into delivery while leading a high-performing team.

The role emphasises information governance, lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on partnership across Te Tiriti o Waitangi and stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading information management and governance in large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of records management, compliance, and regulatory environments.
• Ability to translate strategy into delivery and lead teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the organisation’s information management strategy and roadmap.
• Establish and maintain information governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Records Act and regulatory requirements.
• Lead delivery of information lifecycle management systems and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including emerging technologies.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence enterprise-wide adoption.

Skills

Information governance

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

The Manager – Information is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide information and knowledge management at Kāinga Ora. The role ensures information assets are effectively managed, governed, and leveraged to support a modern, intelligence-led organisation, enabling better decision-making and a seamless digital workplace experience.

• Set and deliver the organisation’s information management strategy and roadmap
• Establish and maintain information governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Ensure compliance with the Public Records Act and regulatory requirements
• Lead delivery of information lifecycle management systems and processes
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including emerging technologies
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence enterprise-wide adoption
• Lead and develop a high-performing information management team
• Contribute to the Data, Insights & AI leadership strategy
• Proven experience leading information management and governance in complex organisations
• Strong expertise in records management, compliance, and regulatory environments
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into delivery
• Demonstrated people leadership and team development capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience driving organisational change and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex concepts
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to partnership principles

Key Responsibilities include:

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits

As 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 Organisation

At 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 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

Applications close on Sunday 13th September at 11:55pm.

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.

If you don't tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don't hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.

Reference # 80112

Location(s) Auckland Central Regional Office, Wellington National Office