Sir Brian Roche
Sir Brian Roche is a distinguished public service leader in New Zealand, currently serving as the Public Service Commissioner, who emphasized the importance of accountability in light of the inquiry's findings on data mismanagement at Stats NZ.
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Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche stated that the failures at the Teaching Council reflected poor oversight and controls.
Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin earned more than $400k salary ahead of resignation
New Zealand· 2026-02-23
Sir Brian Roche commented that the inquiry has been a wake-up call.
Inquiry into Chief of Air Force ‘rumour’ comes after Public Service Commission screening for top military roleNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
Sir Brian Roche is involved in discussions regarding Andrew Coster's future as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.
Full inquiry into police needed to change ‘old boys club’ culture – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
The review - commissioned in December by Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche, completed in March and released on Tuesday.
Spy chief Andrew Hampton stands by security vetting of Jevon McSkimming for his ‘Top Secret Special’ clearanceNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Farmer claimed in his letter, which was sent to Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche in May.
National MP Andrew Bayly said he would not have offered his resignationNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Sir Brian Roche, the Public Service Commissioner, believes the latest pay offer for teachers is fair.
Hawke’s Bay mega-strike to see 5500 teachers and health workers march in NapierNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Sir Brian Roche is the Public Service Commissioner negotiating with the teachers and urged the union to return to the bargaining table.
More than 1500 Bay of Plenty secondary teachers striking over pay disputeNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Sir Brian Roche supported Te Kani’s decision and wished him the best.
Oranga Tamariki chief executive Chappie Te Kani resignsNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Sir Brian Roche is the Public Service Commissioner exploring potential changes in government entities.
Ill tidings for Health Commissioner Lester Levy; chill thaws between Labour and NZ First – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
Sir Brian Roche stated that Mark Sowden's decision to step down is 'the right thing to do'.
Manurewa Marae: Stats head won’t seek reappointment as inquiry finds failures in agencies safeguarding dataNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
