82288 (2024). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

82288 (2024). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many Ministry of Social Development staff are currently assigned to, or working in the Auckland Policy Office and what are their job titles, responsibilities and FTE’s?

Hon Louise Upston: Currently the following Regional Public Service staff are engaged with the APO: Jules Lynch • Role: Regional Public Service Commissioner • Responsibilities: Liaising with the Head of APO (Michael Quinn), chairing monthly Auckland Regional Leadership Group hui, and driving collaborative initiatives • FTE: Not permanently based at the APO but engaged regularly through meetings and leadership activities. 1 Lead Advisor • Role: key liaison between Regional Public Service and other agencies based at the APO. • Responsibilities: Works from the APO outside monthly hui to strengthen relationships and support cross-agency collaboration. • FTE: Part-time presence at the APO as needed. 2 Directors • Role: - Provide strategic direction and contribute to the leadership of Regional Public Service involvement in the APO. • Responsibilities: Occasionally attend and participate in meetings. • FTE: Engagement with the APO is on an as-needed basis. Overall, the Regional Public Service team utilise the APO flexibly to ensure effective engagement and partnership delivery without full-time dedicated roles stationed there.