Richard Waggott

Department of Corrections / Ara Poutama Aotearoa

Deputy chief executive, people and capability

Appointed August 2020.
Leads the ministerial, media and organisational change teams and a justice sector-wide team including bail support and pre-trial services.
Previously DCE corporate services, DCE service development, general manager human resources and director of learning and development.
More than 20 years’ experience in the public and private sectors.

Career

Future Strategies Consulting

Training & Leadership Development - Consultant

Jan 2002 - Nov 2003

Department of Corrections / Ara Poutama Aotearoa

Learning & Development Manager

Jan 2005 - Nov 2007

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)

Lead Consultant

Dec 2007 - Jul 2008

Department of Corrections / Ara Poutama Aotearoa

Deputy Chief Executive People & Capability, Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Services, Deputy Chief Executive Service Development - secondment, General Manager Human Resources, Director, People Capability

Oct 2010 - Present

Spark

Co-Founder

Dec 2011 - Present