Tia is the Deputy Chief Executive of Strategic Engagement, Māori Partnerships and Data Capability at Stats NZ where she leads work to transform how the agency engages with Māori and the wider public.
She built the Māori partnerships and strategic engagement functions from the ground up, embedding genuine inclusion at the heart of Stats NZ’s role in stewarding data with integrity.
A systems thinker and results-focused leader, Tia drives connectedness across government, strengthening how agencies collect, share, and use data.