Appointment of Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

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1 IN CONFIDENCE Appointment of Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Date: Report No: Contact: Telephone: 20 November 2018 SSC2018/740 Kellie Coombes, Deputy Commissioner 9(2)(a) privacy Action Sought Deadline Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services Sign and lodge the attached By 10:00am Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee papers 22 November 2018 Enclosure: Yes (attached) Executive Summary The State Services Commissioner intends to appoint Mr Andrew Crisp as Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. 2 The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Hon Phil Twyford, has been briefed and is supportive of the proposal to appoint Mr Crisp to the role. 3 In accordance with section 38 of the State Sector Act 1988, the State Services Commissioner is required to consult with you and the Prime Minister before finalising the terms and conditions of employment for Mr Crisp. Ahead of this report, your office will receive a letter that details the relevant terms and conditions for Mr Crisp. 4 Mr Crisp will be leaving his substantive role as Chief Executive, Land Information New Zealand upon taking up the new role :1

2 Recommended Action We recommend that you: a sign and lodge the attached Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee (APH) paper regarding the appointment of Mr Andrew Crisp as Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, for consideration by APH at its meeting on 28 November ~ of lodged ~ Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services 2

3 Office of the Minister of State Services Chair Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee Appointment: Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 1 The State Services Commissioner has forwarded to me, as the Minister of State Services, a recommendation for the appointment of Mr Andrew Nelson Crisp to the position of Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, under section 35 of the State Sector Act 1988 (the Act). 2 I now submit the Commissioner's recommendation, attached under this coversheet, to the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee for consideration and referral to the Governor-General in Council, via Cabinet. 3 The Responsible Minister and I have been consulted by the Commissioner about this appointment. 4 The Commissioner will consult the Prime Minister and me before finalising conditions of employment for Mr Crisp, including his term of appointment, as required under section 38 of the Act. Recommendations 5 I recommend that Cabinet: 1 accept the recommendation of the State Services Commissioner to appoint Mr Andrew Nelson CRISP to the position of Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development; 2 refer the recommendation and the attached curriculum vitae to the Governor-General in Council; 3 note that the State Services Commissioner is consulting with the Prime Minister and the Minister of State Services before finalising terms and conditions of employment with Mr Crisp; 4 note that under the State Sector Act 1988, the Commissioner is required to publicly announce appointments; and 5 note that, subject to the Governor-General's acceptance of the Commissioner's recommendation, the Commissioner intends to: 5.1 publicly announce the appointment of Mr Crisp; and 5.2 proactively release associated documents on the State Services Commission's website. Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services 1P,_,_, 1..1!_

4 22 November 2018 Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services Appointment: Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Proposal 1 I recommend that Mr Andrew Nelson Crisp be appointed to the position of Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for a five-year term. 2 Mr Crisp is currently the Acting Chief Executive at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, on secondment from his substantive role as Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand. He has held the role at Land Information New Zealand since July 2016, and has been Acting Chief Executive of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development since August Mr Crisp is an experienced public sector leader, with a career that includes 13 years in senior and executive leadership roles. Mr Crisp has a deep understanding of the complexity of the New Zealand housing system, having previously operated as Deputy Chief Executive, Building, Resources and Markets at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in addition to his role as Chief Executive, Land Information New Zealand. 4 I consider that Mr Crisp has the necessary skills and experience to successfully lead the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. A copy of his summarised curriculum vitae is attached. 5 I propose that you forward my recommendation to Cabinet for referral to the Governor-General in Council. A warrant for execution by the Governor-General is attached. Background 6 The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development was established on 1 August 2018 [DEV-18-SUB-0092]. 7 In support of the establishment of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Crisp was appointed Acting Chief Executive while the State Services Commission carried out an appointment process for the substantive Chief Executive role. 8 The Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development role is a complex one, with system leadership responsibilities across the housing sector, including designing, implementing and reviewing the housing strategy. In financial year 2019/20, the Ministry will manage approximately $33 million of departmental budget, $1.255 billion of non-departmental budget, and $515 million of capital expenditure budget. 9 The position description for the Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development position was considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee on 4 July 2018 and confirmed as the basis for recruitment to the role [APH-18-MIN-0130] v1

5 Requirements of the Position 1 0 The Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will be responsible for: leading and co-ordinating the effective delivery of the government's housing and urban development strategy and work programmes; delivering high quality housing and urban development policy advice, integrating economic, environmental and social dimensions as the government's lead advisor; providing active leadership across the housing and urban development system, co-ordinating contributions of relevant agencies and organisations to develop and implement key programmes; progressing the establishment of the Ministry as a new Public Service department, including the development of the Housing Commission in the immediate term; leading a Specific Purpose Board of chief executives to achieve alignment between agencies across the housing and urban development sector; and leading a mid-sized Ministry with accountability for delivering end-to-end processes from policy to functional delivery. Selection Process 11 I have undertaken a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for the Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, including the engagement of external assessment consultants. 12 The vacant role was advertised online and in newspapers from 13 July Applications closed on 8 August candidates applied for the position. applicants were shortlisted for 9(2)(a) privacy interview. 9(2)(a) privacy 14 The shortlisted candidates were interviewed on Friday, 2 November 2018 by a panel comprising: myself as Chair of the interview panel for this recruitment; Ms Catherine Williams; Ms Carolyn Tremain; Ms Patricia Reade; and Mr Keith Johnston. Recommended Appointee 15 I recommend the appointment of Mr Andrew Crisp to the position of Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, for a five-year term. 16 Mr Crisp is a seasoned Public Servant and executive leader with significant experience working in the housing and urban development sector. He has an excellent understanding of the context and environment in which the Ministry operates as well as the complex system around it v1

6 17 Mr Crisp is the substantive Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand, where he has led the department through substantial strategic reorientation. Previously, he held the role of Deputy Chief Executive, Building, Resources and Markets at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment where he was accountable for the delivery of large and complex work programmes, including the delivery of an affordable housing programme and work on the Canterbury rebuild. 18 Mr Crisp's career has been characterised by leadership and performance. Delivered through his engagement skills, integrity, and authenticity, Mr Crisp has a history of strategically lifting organisational and system performance. Mr Crisp's sectoral expertise, extensive experience at the political interface, and significant experience in leading and delivering demanding programmes of work have prepared him for this role. He is a strong Public Service executive leader who embodies the spirit of service. 19 Mr Crisp's referees strongly recommend his appointment. They identified him as a leader with a strong commitment to achieving better outcomes for New Zealanders, and a deep sense of empathy and a vision for better housing system. Referees noted he is highly respected and well regarded by staff and sector stakeholders alike. Coupled with his authentic and collaborative approach to building and leveraging relationships, Mr Crisp will hold confident and strong working relationships with ministers and external stakeholders. 20 Mr Crisp attained a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington. He is also a Chartered Accountant and member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. 21 In summary, I am of the view that Mr Crisp meets the requirements outlined in the attached position description. Conditions of Employment 22 I have consulted Hon Phil Twyford, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, about the proposed appointment. 23 In accordance with section 38 of the State Sector Act 1988, I will consult with you and the Prime Minister before finalising the terms and conditions of employment for Mr Crisp, including a proposed five year term. 24 Mr Crisp's employment is subject to him obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance. Publicity 25 Subject to the Governor-General's acceptance of my recommendation above, I intend to publicly announce the appointment of Mr Crisp on Tuesday 4 December It is also my intention to publicly release associated documents, including this paper, on the State Services Commission's website, as is our standard practice for Chief Executive appointment recommendations. The documents will have any necessary redactions in accordance with the Official Information Act You will be consulted on the communications plan and material to be released v1

7 Recommendations 27 I recommend that you: 1 forward my recommendation to appoint Mr Andrew Nelson CRISP as the Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, to the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee for referral to the Governor-General in Council; 2 note that a warrant for appointment is attached for execution by the Governor-General in due course; 3 note that I will consult with the Prime Minister and you, as Minister of State Services, before finalising terms and conditions of employment with Mr Crisp, including his term of appointment; 4 note that Mr Crisp's employment is subject to him obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance; 5 note that, subject to the Governor-General's acceptance of my recommendation, I intend to: 5.1 publicly announce the appointment of Mr Crisp on Tuesday 4 December 2018; and 5.2 proactively release associated documents on the State Services Commission's website. Debbie Power Deputy State Services Commissioner v1

8 In Executive Council Her Excellency the Governor-General is recommended to accept the recommendation of the State Services Commissioner that Andrew Nelson Crisp be appointed, pursuant to section 35 of the State Sector Act 1988, as the Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services Approved in Council Clerk of the Executive Council Date:

9 CURRICULUM VITAE Andrew Crisp Employment History present Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Acting Chief Executive Land Information New Zealand Chief Executive Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Deputy Chief Executive, Building, Resources and Markets Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Acting Chief Executive Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Deputy Chief Executive, Infrastructure and Resource Markets Ministry for the Environment Deputy Secretary, Programmes Ministry for the Environment Deputy Secretary, Strategy and Corporate Ministry for the Environment (secondment) Acting General Manager, Corporate and Community Group New Zealand Treasury Assistant Secretary, State Sector Performance Group Academic Qualifications and Professional Memberships present 1988 Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, Victoria University of Wellington Management and Leadership Training Member of the New Zealand delegation to Infrastructure Study Tour of United Kingdom Darden Transformational Leadership Course, Virginia USA ANZSOG Strategic Leadership Course Advanced Leadership Programme, Leadership Development Centre

10 s 11\t I SI it\'1' : 'l (}\,:,, I "-ll l,' ' - ' J, ' ~. - ' Newzealand Government Position Description Position Chief Executive Department Context Ministry of Housing and Urban Development The Government has an ambitious housing and urban development programme, with a range of objectives including ending homelessness, making room for growth in our urban centres, delivering more public and affordable housing, and helping to create thriving communities. The Government has also committed to working with hapo, iwi and Maori groups to ensure that Maori have fair and equal access to housing and opportunities for home ownership. The capabilities, expertise and levers necessary to deliver on these priorities are widely dispersed, with key players including a range of Public Service departments, Crown entities, local government and private entities (e.g. developers and non-government organisation public housing providers). The Government has agreed to establish a new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, which will bring together policy expertise and take a leadership role across the system to co-ordinate the delivery of key housing and urban development priorities. Mission / Purpose The Government will establish the new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to support Ministers with strategy development, high quality analysis and advice, and to provide leadership for housing and urban-related policy work across the public sector. The Chief Executive will have an important role in supporting the establishment of the Ministry in a sequenced way, to avoid disruption to important existing work programmes, initially by bringing together a critical mass of policy, strategy and monitoring functions. Once fully operational, the role of the Ministry will be to: lead the design, implementation, and review of our housing strategy, including advising on the social implications of housing settings and engaging with the social sector as the lead agency for responding to homelessness; provide joined up strategic advice on the full housing continuum, including responding to homelessness, ensuring affordable, warm, safe and dry rental housing in the private and public market, and the appropriate support for first home buyers; lead the design, implementation, and review of urban development strategies which ensure the spatial planning and the provision of infrastructure and services contribute to thriving communities; lead a new Specific Purpose Board of chief executives to drive the delivery of the Government's housing and urban agenda; monitor and report on progress and, to that end, develop better data and data analysis capability for the system, and provide directly a range of services, regulatory functions and initiatives IN CONFIDENCE

11 The Ministry will work with those public sector agencies that hold the levers and relationships that are critical to delivering on the housing and urban-related priorities of the Government of the day. The Specific Purpose Board is one mechanism which provides the Chief Executive a clear mandate and role to drive the change across the public sector. The Ministry will also be the monitoring agency for the Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZ) and the Government's proposed new Housing Commission, subject to the choice about its organisational form. Responsibilities The Chief Executive will be the government's lead advisor on Housing and Urban Development policy, and will be responsible for integrating economic, environmental and social policy dimensions to provide comprehensive analysis and advice to Ministers. The Chief Executive will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the effective delivery of the government's Housing and Urban Development strategy and work programmes. This will involve co-ordinating the contributions of relevant agencies to develop and implement key programmes, including but not limited to: the government's response to homelessness; the modernisation and expansion of Public Housing ; the appropriate regulatory settings for the private rental market; KiwiBuild (initially as lead, and subsequently through relevant engagement with the Housing Commission once established); the Urban Growth Agenda in partnership with the Ministry for the Environment. The Chief Executive will also be responsible for providing oversight of the long-term housing impacts and drivers across the system to provide a system stewardship role that includes consideration of: the drivers of demand for housing including engaging with agencies on the impact of tax and immigration settings; the housing outcomes for different population groups including engaging with Te Puni Kokiri on their role for Maori housing; the building and construction sector and its contribution to affordable housing supply, based on the work being led by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. In the immediate term the key responsibilities of the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will be: oversight of and accountability for the Housing and Urban Development work programme; to establish the Ministry as a new Public Service department, including development of an organisational structure and the set-up of the Agency; to manage the change process for the Ministry and the engagement with other agencies on the options and costs to develop the Ministry to inform Budget 2019 decisions; to advise the government on the functions of the Housing Commission, and the appropriate pathway to build capability and establish the Housing Commission; IN CONFIDENCE 2

12 to review the capability across the system to support the Government's increased role in urban development; to monitor HNZ with an increased focus on tenant wellbeing and social outcomes; lead a Specific Purpose Board of chief executives to achieve alignment between the agencies across housing and urban development. The Chief Executive is employed by the State Services Commissioner and directly accountable to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The Chief Executive must perform the duties set out in the State Sector Act 1988, the Public Finance Act 1989 and other relevant statutes and legislation. Performance Profile Critical Success Factors The following factors are critical for the Chief Executive to succeed in the position: swift establishment of the new Agency and its programme of work; effective working relationships with Ministers, chief executive colleagues, Treaty Partners and local government; strong leadership, purposeful co-ordination and effective monitoring of Housing and Urban Development work programmes across government; clear and regular communication of progress to Ministers; and effective working relationships with and monitoring of HNZ and the Housing Commission once established. Person profile The appointee to the position will need: the ability to swiftly establish credibility with all stakeholders, in particular chief executive colleagues of agencies that have a role in urban development; proven relevant policy and regulatory stewardship experience proven leadership skills developed at a senior level, with extensive experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships; a strong orientation towards delivery with attention to detail, in order to quickly establish the Ministry as a new Public Service department, and to develop a robust programme of work; a strong understanding of land, housing and construction markets a strong understanding of public housing the skills and confidence to communicate with respect and authenticity when providing (free and frank) advice; a good understanding of central government processes, and experience working constructively across government; experience working with Ministers and the ability to deliver expert, frank and timely advice to Ministers and Government; and a background of strong financial management IN CONFIDENCE 3

13 Key external relationships Central Government and Parliament: Minister of Housing and Urban Development Minister of Transport Other Ministers: Minister of Finance, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for the Environment, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister of Local Government, Minister of Building and Construction, Minister for Social Development Chief Executives of departments: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Ministry for the Environment, Department of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Social Development Chief executives and boards of monitored Crown entities: HNZ Housing Commission leadership, subject to choices about its entity form Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the State Services Commission, and The Treasury. Local Government: Local government will be critical to delivering the Urban Growth Agenda, and will need to be closely involved with the work of the Housing Commission. Communities and the public: Effective relationships will be built with stakeholders including organisations representing the interests of Maori/iwi, organisations representing the interests of Pacific peoples and other ethnic groups, and community groups including nongovernment organisations. Security e1earance Appointment will be subject to a New Zealand Government Secret security Glearance IN CONFIDENCE 4

14 Leadership Success Profile Koy Loodorshlp Questions Koy Loadorshlp Questions 'Where are we going? And how do we ger there?' '1-/mv do we togerher bwlcl for a llerter NZ?' Leadership as strategy. You will position teams, organisations and sectors to shape, define and respond to the future. Be it policy or service delivery, you work effectively with others to figure out what the future should look like - and how to get there. Navigali"IJ for the future He, arohi mo anomatu Stratoglc Londorshlp Stcwardsh,p - of pooplc. tuncuons. organrsat 1 ons and svstp.rns Kamak1tm19a o ;c rnnoalii, ti! r6p1i, me ic r,kn,iga Sy tom Loadorshlp Leadership tlwt builds sustainability, resilience and conricctions. You ensure capabilities, assets and initiatives are built v1ith the future of the State Services system in d Yol1 know when and how to use relationships,!ct, financial, supply market and people levers. Managing the tension between the and, and' you n1akc decisions for tile 900d of the system for the long term. Koy Loadorshlp Questions Koy Loadorshlp Quostlons 'How am I bur/ding talent lor the future ;. for my agency and 0!11ers?' Leadership that builds people capability. You attract. retain and develop individuals with.the attitude. ski lls and potential to deliver results - for today and tomorrow You cr eate positive work pnvironments and figure out what people need to delive, results and how to get the best out of the, n. lden!lfymg and d_e>'tlcplr,g o,n taltnt He, tohu. he1 llllb lll leparap1m, l,1af:1ng it happen - with and through othors Ma,,hero. mli pango ka ot, ai tc mahi Delivery M1nagomont 'How will we tum what we know into what we clo?' Leadership that delivers results. You rnake sure that things happen by translating strategy into action. You focus on getting things done, with and through others - knowing which key decisions you need to make, where to influence, when to collaborate and when to delegate. You create strong teams that deliver results. IN CONFIDENCE