diff --git a/k8s/core/external-secrets/kustomization.yaml b/k8s/core/external-secrets/kustomization.yaml
index e6c1363..46082a4 100644
--- a/k8s/core/external-secrets/kustomization.yaml
+++ b/k8s/core/external-secrets/kustomization.yaml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ resources:
 helmCharts:
   - name: external-secrets
     repo: https://charts.external-secrets.io
-    version: 0.15.1
+    version: 0.16.2
     releaseName: external-secrets
     namespace: external-secrets
     valuesFile: values.yaml