Naomi Houston

Naomi Houston is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and organizational development. Currently serving as the Emerging Talent Programme Manager at Watercare Services Limited since December 2021, Naomi has previously held significant roles at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, including Acting Recruitment Manager and Team Leader Recruitment Programmes and Campaigns. Additional experiences include a contract Recruitment Advisor position at Datacom, and various roles at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) where responsibilities encompassed assessment for selection and safety, as well as recruitment management. Earlier career highlights include serving as an Organisational Development Consultant at H2R Consulting, focusing on assessment design and staff engagement. Educationally, Naomi holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Employment Relations Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Auckland, both earned between 2005 and 2009.