Brian Roche
Sir Brian Roche is a prominent public service commissioner in New Zealand, known for advocating for the modernization and restructuring of government entities. His recent comments at a University of Waikato Economics Forum emphasized the need for a reevaluation of the current public sector structure, questioning the justification for maintaining 46 entities in a changing market landscape.
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Sir Brian Roche comments on Andrew Coster's resignation.
Sir Brian Roche on Andrew Coster's resignation
New Zealand· 2025-12-04
Sir Brian Roche called McSkimming a 'devious liar' and said he went to extreme efforts to cover up allegations against him.
Frontline officers say Jevon McSkimming scandal has ‘betrayed the uniform’New Zealand· 2025-11-13
Sir Brian Roche is mentioned in relation to the McSkimming scandal.
'Devious liar': Sir Brian Roche on the McSkimming scandalNew Zealand· 2025-11-13Sir Brian Roche calls Jevon McSkimming a ‘devious liar’ and reveals a timeline of what the Public Service Commission knew.
Sir Brian Roche calls Jevon McSkimming a ‘devious liar’, reveals timeline of what Public Service Commission knewNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Sir Brian Roche is the Public Service Commissioner who is now handling the matter regarding Coster.
Thomas Coughlan: Andrew Coster is on borrowed time as CEO of Social Investment AgencyNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Sir Brian Roche is the Public Service Commissioner who rated Coster’s leadership skills highly.
McSkimming fallout: Andrew Coster’s future in public service in doubt - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche is now handling the matter regarding Andrew Coster.
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster on leave from Social Investment Agency after damning reportNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said the taskforce should bolster New Zealand’s ability to detect and prevent fraud and corruption in the public sector.
Anti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?New Zealand· 2025-07-18
Brian Roche is the Public Service Commissioner involved in discussions about public sector reform.
Inside communications between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith CollinsNew Zealand· 2025-05-28
Brian Roche is the Public Service Commissioner responsible for deciding on the appointment process for the new chief executive.
Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignationNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Brian Roche, a gaming magnet, heading the casino side of the development added that employees will be compensated for their loyalty.
Developer promises ‘unique’ destination at Grand Lucayan
Bahamas· 2025-05-16
Commissioner Sir Brian Roche attended the delegation to the Chathams.
Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara binNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
Brian Roche is the Public Service Commissioner mentioned in the context of public servants.
The school lunch programme is a disaster - here’s how we could fix it and whether we should botherNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Sir Brian Roche has signalled he will blow up some departments and agencies.
Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet congestion: Time to streamline the number of ministerial portfolios - Ryan BridgeNew Zealand· 2025-02-22
Brian Roche is the New Public Service Commissioner who is expected to improve the public sector.
Economic optimism: NZ poised for growth amid global challenges - Steven JoyceNew Zealand· 2025-02-21
Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche proposed to dissolve departments because of inefficiencies.
Letters: Statistics NZ boss Mark Sowden takes fall for inevitable data breachNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche considers axing government entities.
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche considers axing government entitiesNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
