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Karen Lyons
Ministry of Transport / Te Manatū Waka
Director, Auckland
- Previously general manager for local boards at Auckland Council.
- Established and consolidated the new local governance model for Auckland, and supported 149 elected members.
- Managed the council’s quality advice programme and elected-member professional development programme.
- Worked as an economist at the NZ Treasury and HM Treasury in London.
Career
The Treasury / Te Tai ŌhangaSenior Analyst, macroeconomic forecasting New Zealand Treasury
Nov 1996
- Nov 2000
Auckland Council
Group Manager Strategy, Group Manager Economic Development
Jan 2005
- Oct 2010
Auckland Transition Agency
Programme Lead - Local Boards Auckland Transition Agency (ATA)
Feb 2010
- Oct 2010
Auckland Council
General Manager Local Board Services and Quality Advice Lead
Nov 2010
- Sep 2017
Ministry of Transport / Te Manatū Waka
Director Auckland
Oct 2017
- Present
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