Vaughan Payne
Deputy chief executive, operations
- Prior to joining Te Pūkenga was CE of Waikato Regional Council, working to unlock the region’s growth potential while supporting its environment and people.
- Has helped lead national system improvements in planning and freshwater management, and is a steering group member of He Waka Eke Noa primary sector climate action partnership.
- Has experience in the public and private sectors.
- Of Whakatōhea and Ngāi Tai descent.
Career
Boffa Miskell
Principal; Senior Planner
Jan 2001
- Dec 2003
Opotiki District Council
Chief Executive, Environment and Planning Manager
Jan 2003
- Dec 2010
Waikato Regional Council
Chief Executive Officer, Policy and Transport Group Manager
Mar 2010
- Sep 2020
He Waka Eke Noa Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership
Steering Committee Member
Mar 2020
- Present
NZ Institute of Skills and Technology / Te Pūkenga
Deputy Chief Executive Operations
Oct 2020
- Present