Matthew Hulett

Matt Hulett joined Kāinga Ora (previously Housing New Zealand) eight years ago starting out in the Development teams before leading Project Velocity and now General Manager for the Delivery Transformation Group.

Prior to Matt moving to New Zealand, he was based in Australia and was a trusted advisor to the Minister for Housing and Public Works, where he played a pivotal role in shaping policies and strategies to address critical housing challenges.  Matt has held key leadership roles throughout his careers including the Managing Director of a property development firm in Brisbane.

Matt is a firm advocate of empowering teams through a culture of trust, autonomy, and accountability. By setting clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback and recognition, and offering development opportunities, he inspires his team to continuously improve and excel in their careers.