Nic Blakeley appointed MBIE chief executive and Secretary for Economic Growth

StuffThe PressWednesday 17 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Ministry of Social Development, Public Service Commission, Sir Brian Roche, Nic Blakeley

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Nic Blakeley has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. He will also hold the title of Secretary for Economic Growth, beginning a five-year term on 21 January 2026.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 17 Dec 2025, 10:22am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 22 minutes
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    Nic Blakeley appointed Secretary for Economic Growth and MBIE Chief Executive (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press via The Post

    New MBIE boss also nabs ‘Secretary for Economic Growth’ title (opens in new tab)