76922 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Housing

76922 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Housing: How many roles, if any, were created in the Minister's departments, if any, since 1 November 2024, and what were these roles, if any?

Hon Chris Bishop: I am advised that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has not created any new roles since 1 November 2024. I am advised that as at 28 November 2024, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities created 13 roles since 1 November 2024. Twelve of these roles are as a result of change processes where there was a net reduction of 19 roles in the two related processes. The roles are: • Principal Advisor – Community Practice • Senior Advisor – Engagement and Community Practice • Director – Sector Relations • Principal Advisor – Sector Relations • Principal Advisor – Partnership Practice • Senior Advisor – Sector Relations • Advisor – Sector Relations • National Manager – Urban Growth Partnering • Principal Advisor – Urban Growth Partnering • Principal Advisor – Urban Growth Partnering • Senior Advisor – Urban Growth Partnering • Infrastructure Lead – Urban Development Act The additional role which was not related to the above change processes was: • Community Development Manager