Chief Operating Officer

Andrea Conlan is an accomplished New Zealand public sector leader who joined Police in 2023.

Her current responsibilities include oversight of people (HR) services, information, finance, policy and planning, capability and infrastructure, legal services, and integrity and conduct.

Andrea has a wealth of people and functional leadership experience including at ACC where she was the Head of Customer Performance, Head of Service Support and Acting Deputy Chief Executive - Strategy, Engagement and Planning.

She has led large complex business functions and has extensive experience in strategic planning, financial management and operational performance alongside a strong foundation in risk assessment and media, communications and engagement.

Andrea has also led significant transformational change programmes at ACC, the Ministry of Fisheries and Airwave Solutions in the UK. The foundation of her career was in procurement, supplier management and commercial negotiation.

An advocate and driver for positive change and continuous improvement in the public sector, she is known for her collaborative leadership style, with a focus on action and solutions.

Andrea has a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) and Bachelor of Commerce (Management) from University of Otago.