Iona Holsted At the time of the hearing Iona Holsted was the Secretary for Education and Chief Executive of Te Tāhuhu (the Ministry of Education).

Geraldine Woods At the time of the hearing Geraldine Woods was the Acting Chief Executive of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.

Diana Sarfati At the time of the hearing Diana Sarfati (MBChB, MPH, PhD, FNZCPHM) was the Director-General of Health, and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, and had been appointed to the role while Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission carries out appointment processes for the permanent position.

Tania Kura, Deputy Commissioner: Leadership & Capability.