PHOTO: Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora has confirmed a significant restructure that will see 620 roles cut, including 194 vacant positions, as it shifts towards a leaner, more cost-effective model. The transition to the new structure is set to take place on 1 July 2025.
💼 Which Jobs Are Affected?
The job cuts will largely impact back-office and corporate functions. Crucially, frontline tenancy management roles remain unaffected, ensuring continuity in services for tenants.
Kāinga Ora initially proposed to axe 673 roles, but this was revised down following consultation with staff.
🎯 Back to Basics: Narrower Focus for the Future
Kāinga Ora CEO Matt Crockett said the changes reflect a “back-to-basics” strategy:
“We need an organisational model and workforce that reflects our new, narrower focus on managing and providing social housing… enabling more cost-effective provision of housing and support services to our tenants.”
🔄 More Restructuring Ahead
The agency is also entering a second consultation phase with:
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Parts of its finance group
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A central North Island community engagement and partnerships team
This round of feedback will close on 28 May, with further changes possible before the 1 July restructure date.
🗓️ What Happens Next?
The new organisational structure goes live on 1 July, signalling a new chapter for Kāinga Ora as it tightens operations in line with government expectations for improved efficiency and value.