Office of Hon Bill English Deputy Prime Minister oi Finance ResponSiblo ior INZC --5 DEC zuts -- Thank you for your Official lniormation Act request, received on 12 November 2015, You requested the lollcwing: "On 12 November 2015, it was reported that you had appointed Tau Henare to the board of Housing New Zealand. I would like to request the [allowing information under the Official Information Act 1982: all advice relating to the appointment. In particular, am interested in the person specification for the role (if any), whether the position was advertised, how possible candidates were identified, how the successful candidate entered the process (eg. response to advertisement, selection lrom database, advice from Minister), how many candidates were considered, and how many were shortlisted, how many were interviewed, whether any conflicts 0/ interest were identified, and how much they will be paid, Information Being Released Please find enclosed the lollowing documents: iiom Date Document Description 7 Decision 'l . July 2015 Person specification Release tn tull 2, 14/9/15 Aide Memoire: HNZC Board vacancy Release in pan 3, 7/10/15 Treasury Report: Documentation to Coniinn Release in part Board Member 4. 12/10/15 Aide Memoire: HNZC APH Paper, Appoinlment Release parl 5, Undaled Memorandum for the Cabinet Appointments and Release part Honours Committee HNZC Board Appointments I have decided to release the relevant pans of the documents listed above, subject to information being withheld under one or more of the sections oi the Official Information Acl, as applicable: section -- to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons; a section -- to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions Pilvale Bag 1804], Parliament Buildings, Wellington oiou, \lew Zealand Telephone 54 4 817 mm 64 4 Bl7 (2501 In making my decision, I have considered the public interest considerations in section 9(1) of the Official Information Act. Other Information Asked Was the position advertised? How were candidates identified? The vacancy arose within four weeks of calling for nominations for the previous appointment round. It was decided to further review the existing nominations for suitable candidates. A search for other candidates was undertaken to supplement this list. How did the successful candidate enter the process? The successful candidate entered the process due to Ministerial nomination. How many candidates were considered? How many candidates were shortlisted? How many were interviewed? There were three candidates nominated and shortlisted for the position. Only one candidate was interviewed due to the unavailability of the other candidates to take up the position. Were any conflicts of interest identified? No. How much will they be paid? The remuneration for HNZC directors is $49,000 per annum. Information Publicly Available There is information about the board appointment process on Treasury?s website that you may find of interest: This fully covers the information you requested. You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision. Yours sincerely a 4? Hon Bill English Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand Corporation Information Being Released OIA 20150483 Doc 1 Page 1 Doc 2 Page 3 Doc 3 Page 4 Doc 4 Page 10 Doc 5 Page 12 Doc 1 Page 1 of 16 Released Housing New zeaiand Housmg New aniand Carpalaiinn Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Rana Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) Board Position Specification Business and structure 1 The Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) is a the Housing Corporation Act 1974 and the Crown EntitiesIt-Afct-j2004. services for people in need and advice to the New Zealand-GOVEmment on. housing. HNZC is responsible for giving effect to the Crown?s social Objectives housing and related services in a businesslike functions-?re to provide an appropriate quality home of the right type, in to those With the most need for the duration of their need. HNZC is also requi-redto'eomribute to the growth and diversity of the social housing sector. -- The Corporation holds over $18 billioii?ot'assets - the second largest asset base of any Crown entity. HNZC manages properties ._?inith "around 200,000 tenants and .r returned $90 million to the government in 2014. .. -. Business drivers short tonjreo?itin'i term The Government has following?three social objectives for Housing New Zealand: 0 Provide cost?effectivei-social is of the right size in the right place, to those most in need for the duration-0f their. need. . Facilitate thejctlevelopment of the-social housing sector, by continuing to work in an openxand'fttansparent manner,with government agencies and the community housing segtpt-irt'erder to promqtei. social and affordable housing, including the transfer of houses-into the community housing market and the redevelopment of housing in-Iamaki capability and capacity of the community housing sector, including Willie provision of tenancy and preperty management services 0 -f with the Ministry of Social Development?s Purchasing intentions. - Transition existing social housing tenants who are capable of doing so to alternative housing. The Government has launched the Social Housing Reform Programme that will enable greater contestability in the provision of social housing by supporting a diverse range of social housing providers. The key elements of reform that will impact HNZC include: extending reviewable tenancies to all tenants to better understand and meet current levels of need Board Position Specification HNZC July 2015 Doc1 Page 2 of 16 Released I -. Housing New Zealand H.- ng New Zeainnd Corporation THE RY Kail-ohutohu Kaupapa Raua - requiring HNZC to have a role in facilitating the development of a social housing market - HNZC entering a phase of competition that may create challenges for the__size and scope of the organisation. HNZC is also closely involved in the redevelopment of x' Further background information on HNZC may be ovt.nz. Board skill requirements i The HNZC Board requires a membership skills and experience to assist the Corporation to objeCtives and perform its functions. Expertise in large scale financial investmeflta?rid/or transae?tiolfls?is being sought. Also sought are candidates who in using?etvliide range of procurement and financial methodologies to drive scale.__jdevelopments, especially in property development and/or engineering construction. 3431i For both positions significantfg'everrl-ance be required, and some experience or familiarity with large organisational change-would-also be advantageous. For both positions significant governanpeexperEnce will be required. Current Board composition (terms-under consideration shaded) Board Imagine!? 1- ?Appointed Term expires Region Dr gian?%?? (Chair)? xf. *fe?ugust 2013 resigned Wellington Advriehn'eEB'ung-Cooper' (D?m?w Chair) . I. 21 January 2010 31 May 2018 Auckland Sandra Alofiv/a?i: 7 July 2015 6 July 2018 Auckland Peter Dow/Rif- 7? 7 July 2014 6 July 2018 Wellington Ian 8 July 2013 resigned Nelson Je?rgwl?fil?ze?' 12 August 2013 30 June 2016 Auckland Susan?EErerson 17 December 2010 30 June 2016 Auckland Alick Shaw 1 June 2015 31 May 2018 Wellington Nominations Nominations for the HNZC Board are required to be with my Office no later than 5.009m on Friday 7 August 2015. Following receipt, consideration will be given to the make up of the Board, and any changes that are appropriate. Any queries should be directed to Treasury?s Commercial Operations Team at aggointments@treasury.govt.nz. Treasury:3244574v1 Board Position Specification HNZC July 2015 Doc2 Page 3 of 16 Released IN-CONFIDENCE Reference: .- THE URY Date: 14 September 2015 Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Rawa To: Minister Responsible for Housing New (Hon Bill English) z, Deadline: None Aide M9m?ire: N?eWifZ?alandwicer'po'ration Board Vacancy I . Susan Paterson has resigned from, the?BOard of ?-Ho'esing- ?New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) effective 30 September?q?tS: We are pre'pbs?ing'to interview three candidates as potential replacement members, one nominee you and two nominees from the current HNZC Chair: .. I, *3 - Tau Henare I a . [Withheld unqgr'serzuan' Due to the: Ghalrjsaavailability, inten?ews will not be completed until 5 October, with a target d?jgfo?r .APH of This will enable the new appointee to attend the October Board meeting,- We ?Williltipdate you immediately post interviews. Penny Sto?yerfsaenior Advisor, Governance and Performance, 04 890 7441 Ngaire?es'LTeam Leader, Governance and Performance, 04 917 6074 Treasury23299127v1 IN-CONFIDENCE 1 Doc 3 Page 4 of 16 Released APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE THE T'sb? Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Rawa Treasury Report: Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC): Documentation to Confirm BoardMember Appointments [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] -. I-X Ix. - Date: 7 October 2015 Report \f 1201 9229:; File Ndinb?n.._ ?s Action Sought . Action -- j" Deadline i Minister Responsible for Housing Agree to .I?re?fexfred 10.00am, Thursday New Zealand Corporation to signgt?vaPH 8 October 2015 (Cabinet Office . . Committee is'sion to deadline) (Hon Bl? Gaping Of?ce .2 Minister for Social Housing {Fetiyow None (Hon Paula Bennett) I . Minister for Building and Ho?bs?i?g'jk'? For None (Hon Dr Nick Smith) {If .- .54: :4 Contact fgr'a?elephone Discussion (if required) Name Posi?cn?' Telephone 1st Contact Penny Stonyer': ll?S?en'ioj?tdlrisor, Governance 04 890 7441 [Withheld under I - Pe?ormance Ngaire Best Leader, Governance 04 917 6074 i and Performance I I Actions fort?e Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand Corporation?s Office Staff (if required) If signed, lodge APH Committee documentation with Cabinet Officeby 10.00am. Thursday 8 October 2015 . for consideration at the APH Committee on Tuesday 13 October 2015. Return the signed report to Treasury. Note any feedback on the quality of the report Enclosure: Yes (attached) Treasury:331 1 254v1 Doc 3 Page 5 of 16 Released APPOINTM ENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Treasury Report: Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC): Documentation to Confirm Board Member Appointments [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Executive Summary This report asks you to confirm your wishes regarding one Board of Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC). A dueg'diligen?Ce conducted for one position on the Board. The preferred candidate is Hon Tau?jler?gare. You are also asked to agree to the elevation of John. Duncan-to the Deputy Chair position. if you agree to the appointments to the HNZC Board-you are asked tesiQ?'fhe attached APH Committee documentation confirming the Hon TaU'Hen'are as member and the elevation of John Duncan to Deputy Chair. The:accumentationshciuld be submitted to Cabinet Office by 10.00am on Thursday 8' ctlobe'r 2015 fqr?cdnsideration at the APH Committee meeting on Tuesday 13 October- 2015. - - Not Relevant to the Request] I Eh. r/l/Afx" ?x-I-T?x a ?at a?I- Hml, - II Recommended Acnon . We recommend a agree'toilthe Hon Tau Henare as a member to the HNZC Board for aninitfal?te'rm of two ye'uakrs'ehd eight months Agreei?e?fsagreet, agree to thexelevation' of John Duncan to the Deputy Chair position Agree/disagree: agree-toilsign the attached APH documentation confirming the appointment of Hon Tau Hehareand the elevation of John Duncan for consideration at the Committee meeting on TUesday 13 October 2015 Agree/disagree. - Not Relevant to the Request] T201 Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC): Documentation to Confirm Board Member Appointments [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Page 2 APPOINTM Doc 3 Page 6 of 16 Released APPOINTM ENT-IN-CONFIDENCE [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Ngaire Best Team Leader, Governance and Performance Hon Bill English Minister Responsible for Housing New Zeal 'nd-Gprporation, - T2015I2290 :?ousing New Zealand corporation (HNZC): Documentation to Confirm Board Member Appointments [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Page 3 Doc 3 Page 7 of 16 Released Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC): Documentation to Confirm Board Member Appointments {Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Treasury Report: Purpose of Report 1. This report advises on the outcome of the due diligence process for one position on the HNZC Board. You are asked to agree to the appointmentothen Tau Henare tothe current vacancy on the Board. 2. The Deputy Chair position on the Board has been ,vacantiafter the elevation-bf Adrienne Young-Cooper to the Chair position tromt-Sheptember 20152-.Ypu are asked to agree to the elevation of current member John. Duncan to thegeputy Chair position. 3. If you agree to the appointment of the Hon as a'miemb'er?and the elevation of John Duncan to Deputy Chair, you are asked?t'o sign endledgeuthe attached APH documentation by 10.00am on ThursdaijOctober confirming-the appointments for consideration at the meeting on 13 Ostebet .2015. Background r? -. 5. The is outlined below: Table 1.. -l:lNZQ:BOard membership?and skill profiles as at October 2015 (terms under considerate?! are shaded}; .- ends Region Skills E. Adrieafte '21iJalnf20?10 31 May 2018 Auckland Urban development, resource Young-Cooper - management, Crown (Chair) I governance, local government Sandra in 7 Jul 2015 6 Jul 2018 Auckland Legal, youth advocacy, Alofivae 1, .j community development, health Peter?lDow" .. 7 Jul 2014 6 Jul 2018 Wellington Property development and .. management John Duncan 1 Oct 2015 30 Jun 2018 Auckland Financial transactions, financial management, risk management Jeffrey Meltzer 12 Aug 2013 30 Jun 2016 Auckland Accountancy, dispute resolution, insolvency Michael Schur 1 Oct 2015 30 Jun 2018 NSW, Public private partnerships, public Australia sector financial management and investment Alick Shaw 1 Jun 2015 31 May 2018 Wellington Social housing, local government, Crown governance Vacancy T2015r2290 Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC): Documentation to Confirm Board Member Appointments [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Page 4 Doc 3 Page 8 of 16 Released APPOINTM ENT-IN-CONFIDENCE - Not Refevant to the Requestlate August you received the resignation of current member Su??n_ Paterson effective 30 September 2015. You commenseb'a' process toidentify. a replacement member and decided that a due diligence processishould occur'with the Hon Tau Henare. . - Hon Tau Henare was identified assuit?ablefor appointme?ntiCV attached). He was interviewed on 5 October 2015 by, the_jH_i_\_iZC Young-Cooper, member Alick Shaw and Treasury representative Penny Stohy?r-jri- Hon Tau Henare retired from Parliament at,th'e 2614?general election after serving nine years as a list During that period he was"Chair of the Maori Affairs Select Committee and a member-of the Foreign?ffairs? Trade and Transport Industrial Relations Select committees: Hon Tau Henare was also a Member of Parliament from 1993 to 1999 Ministeriallwarrants for Maori Affairs and Racing and was Associate Minister'fo'rlEducation athorrections. Hon Tau Henare has a background in communityldevelopment, early childhood education and union organisation. [Withheld 3? . I, Hon-Tau Henarelrre'vi'ea?le'd at interview that in December 2014 he was charged with knoviringly breaching Suppression orders under the Criminal Procedure Act and was found guilty fined. The charge related to an alleged posting on social media in 2014' of the name of the defendant in the Queenstown indecency case, when the defendant's-identity was subject to a suppression order. Diversity 12. 13. Currently, two of the seven members of the HNZC Board are female With the appointment of Hon Tau Henare the percentage of female Board members will drop to 25%. Across all of the 54 boards that Treasury administers there are currently 39.5% women as at October 2015. It is the Government?s objective of having 45% female representation on public sector boards. In terms of diversity more broadly, one member identifies as a Pacific Islander, and currently no member identifies as Maori. With the appointment of the Hon Tau Henare the HNZC Board will have one member who identifies as Maori. T2015H2290 Housin New Zealand Corporation (HNZC): Documentation to Confirm Board Member Appointments [Deleted - N6t Re evant to the Request] Page 5 Doc 3 Page 9 of 16 Released {2015/3290 :i-loueln?g New Zealand C_o_rporation (HNZC): Documentation 10 Confirm Board Member Appointments? [Qel?ted?et?ele?vangtaa Page 6 Doc4 Page 10 of 16 Released Reference: Date: 1 2 October 201 5 Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Rawa To: Minister Responsible for Housing New (Hon Bill English) Associate Minister of Finance (Hon Pattie Bennett) Deadline: 8.30am, Tuesday 13 October (if any) I Aide Memoire: Housing New-zealand Cptp.oration: APH Paper, Appointment [Deleted - Not Rgi?il?il?lfp (at ?abinet Tuesday 13 October 2015) You are taking two papers-lathe APH Committee o?r?r'Tuesday 13 October, on behalf of the Minister Responsible for.,iHousing Newr Zealand Corporation. One paper notes the Minister's intention to make'fbne new appointment to the Board of Housing New Zealand and Deputy Chair.[DeIeted - Not Relevant to the Request] Appointments. 1 Person" ('Designatldiyj .?g?pi?ntmentl Term Replacing . .Ete'appointment prpointment From 1 November 2015 Adrienne Young- Dgncan'f ?r (elevation to up to 30 June 2018 Cooper (as Deputy Chair) Deputy Chair) Raymond Appointment From 1 November 2015 Susan Paterson (Tau) Henave; a up to 30 June 2018 The Ministerei?tends to elevate John Duncan to Deputy Chair and appoint Hon Tau Henare tether Board. [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Treasuryz3320224v1 1 Doc4 Page 11 of 16 Released [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] Hon Tau Henare retired from Parliament at the 2014 general election after serving nine years as a list MP. During that period he was Chair of the Maori Affairs Select Committee and a member of the Foreign Affairs Trade and Transport Industrial Relations Select Committees. Hon Tau Henare was also a Member of 1993 to 1999 where he held Ministerial warrants for Maori Affairs?and Racing and: was Associate Minister for Education and Corrections. He has aback round in I development. early childhood education and union organisationWhilst not included in the APH information-,the Hon Tau Henare, revealed at interview that in December 2014he was charged with knowingly breaching suppression orders under the Criminalijrecedure Actand was found guilty and subsequently fined. The charge related to an allegegipjosting on social media in 2014 of the name of the defendant in the'Queenstownfindecency case, when the defendant's identity was subject to a suppress-ion order[Belated - Not Relevant to the Request} I- I a - '53" f? ?a 1 I: as". x) I r. I 5 \Jr' ,5 a. hgn??ji?xxPenny Stonyer, Senior Advisor, Governance Performance, 04 890 7441 Ngaire Best, Team Leader - Governance Performance, 04 917 6074 Treasury23320224v1 2 Doc 5 Page 12 of 16 Released Minister Responsible for HNZC Memorandum for the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee Housing New Zealand Corporation: Board Appointments.? . -. . . Introduction 1. in this memorandum the Cabinet Appointments and HonoursiCommittee is invited to note my intention to make ?re-appointmentstothe Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) t? 'g . App?int?inedtrv? Entity Person nifsigrfarlph Replacing :2 Housing New John Ross Duncan IX Chair ,r ?Appoiiumant Adrienne Young-Cooper Zeaiand ., to (as Deputy Chair) Corporation Chair) Raymond (Tau) Regatta 7) f? ~Jitt'nziointment Susan Paterson Background I if; 2. HNZC is a statutotyeCrown entit? {a?Crown Agent) established under the Housing Corporation 1974, as by the Housing Corporation Amendment Act 2001 . 3. Appointments to are made under section 3AA of the Housing Go'rpbratio'n Act 1924. and" sections 28 to 35 of the Crown Entities Act 2004. - HNZC is governed'b'ysup' to eight members who act as a board of directors. It is Board to have a mix of members with competencies in governance; management, asset management, financial matters, relevant social issues and Strongnetworks among key stakeholder communities. HNZC 4. a range of objectives, which the Board's membership needs to be able teaddress from a governance perspective, including: 0 provide cost-effective social housing that is of the right size, in the right place, to those most in need for the duration of their need - facilitate the development of the social housing sector, by continuing to work in an open and transparent manner with government agencies and the community housing sector in order to promote: the diverse supply of social and affordable housing, including the transfer of social houses into the community housing market and the redevelopment of housing in Tamaki Doc 5 Page 13 of 16 Released the diversity, capability and capacity of the community housing sector, including by the provision of tenancy and property management services 0 alignment with the Ministry of Social Development?s Purchasing Intentions - transition existing social housing tenants who arejcapable of doing so to alternative housing. .ai; [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request.aht?xf??m?u "t ?I?Mth ?Z?x We? 2? ax}. .x . - ask. 3: I L. L. ?'51 7. The current of thng?ZDBdard is set out below. . Board date Term end date Region A ~'21 Jan 2010 31 May 2018 Auckland . :santitamctivae if}; 7 Jul 2015 0 Jul 2018 Auckland Dow - 7 Jul 2014 6 Jul 2018 Wellington Duncan 1' . 1 Oct 2015 30 Jun 2018 Auckland 12 Aug 2013 30 Jun 2016 Auckland Mici?taetschur 1 Oct 2015 30 Jun 2018 NSW, Australia 1 Jun 2015 31 May 2018 Wellington 8. In September this year appointed John Duncan and Michael Schur to the Board following two resignations. Member Ian Kearney resigned from the Board effective 31 AugustJV?mhhe?d under 5991(3)] Former Chair Allan Freeth resigned effective 31 July, due to his appointment as Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority. I also elevated former Deputy Chair Adrienne Young- Cooper to the Chair position. 9. There is currently one vacancy on the Board following the recent resignation of Susan Paterson, effective 30 September 2015. D005 Page 14 of 16 Released APPOINTM 10. I intend to appoint the Hon Tau Henare as a member, replacing Ms Paterson, from 1 November 2015 for a term of two years and eight months ending 30 June 2018. The term is shortened to align the term and with the other Board members? terms. I also intend to elevate member John Duncan to the position of Deputy Chair. [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Request] . 4 1 "xi. luff?xx K211 Appointment - Member i .: 12. Hon Tau Henare-retired from Parliament at the 2014 general election after serving ninelyi?arsl as a list During that period he was Chair of the Maori Affairs selectCot?nmittee'and- a member of the Foreign Affairs Trade and Transport-Beirrdustrial Relations Select Committees. Hon Tau Henare was also a Member Of Parliamentfrom 1993 to 1999 where he held Ministerial warrants for Maori Affairs and '_'cing: and was Associate Minister for Education and __Corre?otions. He ha??abackground in community development, early childhood I @dL'Igation and [W'thhelilCertification 13. An appropriate process that meets the Cabinet-approved guidelines for Crown entity board appointments has been followed. This included the following elements: 0 identifying the skills and experience required in the new appointee - asking for nominations from the Chair and the Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand Corporation 0 due diligence interviews with short-listed candidate 0 background checks for appointee - reference checks (for new appointee). Doc5 Page 15 of 16 Released APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Conflicts of interest 14. 15. 16. confirm that appropriate enquiries concerning conflicts of interest have been carried out in accordance with the requisite appointment guidelines. The appointees have certified that they are not disqualified from being board members under the provisions of the Crown Entities Act 2004 a?d the Companies Act 1993 and have confirmed their serve, consistent with section 31 of the Crown Entities Act 2004. Thejproposed appo'intees'have also disclosed the nature and extent of all known inte?r?sts that__lmal'y relate to HNZC, which is a further provision required by Treaswy; - The appointments are subject to the satisfactory completipn, of'background checks. Representativeness of appointments 17. [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Rquest] ?i I confirm that full considerationIh?aQ?bEen given an appropriate balance in representation on in age, geographical and ethnic balance. With the-appointment of the Hon Tau Henare the HNZC Board will have one membe'if wholidentifies-asfoaori. A Xxll-L" 'kll x. was a a - .. tank-If\Kx (as;N -. .r lJfEta. 2 I . . Doc 5 Page 16 of 16 Released Recommendations 20. recommend that the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee: 1. note my intention to make the following appointments to the HNZC Board: Entity Person Designation Appointment! J, Replacing Reappointment A Housing John Ross Deputy Chair Appointment Young- New Duncan (elevation to.- nub-ta 30June 2018-17; 1; Cooper (as Zealand Deputy Chair] Deputy Chair) corporat'on Raymond Member Appointmen'tg__ Fromt ember2615 Susan Paterson (Tau) Henare up to; 362916 2. note that the appointmentsi?h??-Sbbject to the: background checks 3 [Deleted - Not Relevant to the Ragga-Li]: ati'gfattory completion Hon Bill English -. Minister {a Date: I