Deputy director general, system strategy and policy
Wide experience in public service, primarily in social-sector policy for children, young people, families and communities.
Senior roles in the Ministry for Social Development and Ministry for Children, and has managed programmes such as the white paper for vulnerable children and the development of the Vulnerable Children Act.
Previously led change programmes at Child, Youth and Family.
Other roles include private secretary, managing employment and skills policy at the Department of Labour, and working for the Ministry of Education in Christchurch following the earthquakes.