
Kellie Coombes
Ministry for Women / Manatū Wāhine
Secretary for women and chief executive
- Appointed June 18, 2021.
- Previously deputy commissioner, systems and agency performance at Public Service Commission.
- Responsibilities included supporting the recruitment, appointment and employment of public service chief executives and performance reviews.
- Earlier held senior leadership positions the public sector.
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