Leads the Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) group within MBIE. Before that he led the building, resources and markets group, which supports a fair, competitive business environment and well-functioning telecommunications, building and construction and resources markets. Spent four years as a general manager in MBIE’s building and construction, and housing branches. Held public-sector policy roles including at the NZ and UK Treasuries, and the Ministry of Social Development. Supported government procurement of infrastructure in the UK.