Embracing diversity and inclusion

We know that to respond effectively to the housing challenges for all people in Aotearoa we need to be a Ministry that embraces diversity and the new and better ways of doing things that it brings; and create a workplace environment where our people feel a sense Manaakitanga and Whanaungatanga in their everyday experiences.

We have a diversity and inclusion strategy and roadmap to help us build a workforce that reflects our Kaupapa, and a culture where our people feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their diverse perspectives, thought processes and creativity to team-based problem solving. Our workplan also incorporates the actions that we are taking to address any gender and ethnic pay gaps within our workplace.

Read our Diversity and Inclusion Workplan

Celebrating diversity

Our people's networks celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership across Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga. Each group has a focus on diversity, support, connection and development, and they lead different initiatives throughout the year. Each network is supported by a senior leader sponsor who is passionate about what the group is aiming to achieve.

Our People Networks are:

  • Green Group
  • Rainbow Network
  • Social Club
  • Whakatipu Mauriora – Mental Health Network
  • Wāhine toa, Wāhine āhuru – Women’s Network
  • Waiata group
  • Pacific Peoples Network

Awareness days

Celebrating awareness days/weeks is one way we embrace diversity. Here are just a few of the events we have celebrated, with our Peoples Networks leading these events for our people:  

Pink Shirt Day

Group of people wearing pink shirts in front of a grey wall.

White Ribbon Day

Group of Auckland staff members wearing white ribbons, gathered around a table with White Ribbon promotional material on it.

Mental Health Awareness Week