Kirstie Hewlett
Chief executive
- Appointed May 2021.
- Previously deputy chief executive, system and regulatory design, Ministry of Transport
- Earlier leadership roles at WorkSafe NZ, MBIE, and the Ministry of Economic Development.
- Career highlights include health and safety, labour market, and financial sector reforms, establishing WorkSafe NZ, design of the Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, and improving public sector regulation and systems.
- Also designed and implemented an international air freight scheme during covid-19.
Career
Ministry of Economic Development
Director, Energy and Communications Branch
Aug 2010
- Dec 2012
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment / Hīkina Whakatutuki
General Manager, Labour Environment
Jan 2013
- Dec 2015
Worksafe / Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa
General Manager, Strategy and Performance
Jan 2015
- Sep 2017
Ministry of Transport / Te Manatū Waka
Deputy Chief Executve, System and Regulatory Design
Oct 2017
- Present
Maritime NZ / Nō te rere moana Aotearoa
Director and Chief Executive
May 2021
- Present