Henry Hiko

Manager Governance @New Zealand Red Cross

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Henry Hiko is an accomplished governance and operations professional with extensive experience supporting Boards, Executive Leadership Teams, and senior leaders across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Currently serving as Manager Governance at New Zealand Red Cross, Henry oversees all governance processes, including Board and National Council secretariat functions, compliance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, and the coordination of induction, agendas, minutes, circular resolutions, and governance best practice. Henry’s career spans senior executive support and operations roles at the C-Suite level, with a proven track record in governance advisory, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, finance, HR, and property management. Alongside his work with Red Cross, he has also contributed significantly to the education sector through his role as Executive Officer/Operations Manager at Te Pūtahi Māori o Manurewa, where he managed end-to-end school operations including property, asset management, finance, HR, and digital transformation projects. Key achievements include: * Leading governance reforms and ensuring compliance with new legislation, strengthening accountability and transparency. * Supporting the National Board, Secretary General, and Executive Leadership Team through high-quality secretariat services, advice, and process improvements. * Successfully delivering governance evaluations (BoardPro vs Diligent), induction frameworks, risk registers, and sensitive expenditure registers. * Implementing cross-organisation systems for records management, performance reviews, and business continuity. * Driving operational excellence in the education sector by aligning kura operations with strategic priorities, enhancing financial oversight, and improving property and resource management. * Embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Te Ao Māori frameworks into governance, policies, and day-to-day operations. Henry is recognised for his detail-oriented, culturally responsive, and p

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