General Manager, Infrastructure New Zealand

Leading the Infrastructure New Zealand team, Claire has over 18 years’ experience as a consultant specialising in central and local government public policy advice and has worked on some tough policy issues – most recently the Wage Subsidy Scheme and the Resurgence Support Payment.

She held several roles in Christchurch following the earthquakes, including Chief Advisor to the CEO of CERA, Acting Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Christchurch, Strategic Advisor to the Crown Manager of Christchurch City Council following the loss of their accreditation, Establishment Lead for communications and governance in the crown company Otakaro, and Senior Advisor on the Canterbury Royal Commission. Claire was also Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education. Claire has also worked as a management consultant for both PwC and MartinJenkins.

Claire’s qualifications include: LLB (Hons.) (UK) and she is currently completing a PhD in law and criminology through AUT.