About us
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 Maryan Street
Minister of Finance: Hon Dr Michael Cullen
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 eight non-executive Board members who hold their positions for up to three years, with the potential for reappointment.
The Board members are:
- Patrick Snedden (Chairman)
- Lope Ginnen (Deputy Chair)
- Tony Paine
- Greg Hinton
- Garry Wilson
- Sandra Lee
- Colin Dale
- Jo Brosnahan
Management:
Lesley McTurk is the Chief Executive of Housing New Zealand. She is supported by six General Managers:
- Advisory and Assurance: Lisa Tipping
- Organisational Development and Communications: Adrienne Murray
- Strategy, Policy, Research and Evaluation: Judy Glackin
- Chief Operating Officer: Stephen McArthur
- Asset Programmes: Kevin Mara
- Corporate Services: Roy Baker
