New Zealand Post chief executive David Walsh announces resignation
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Post
David Walsh will step down as New Zealand Post chief executive in the first half of 2027. Having led the state-owned service for nearly a decade, Walsh stated he is leaving the company in a strong position. The board intends to begin a formal search for a successor shortly.
Key facts
4 facts
- David Walsh is resigning as NZ Post chief executive.
- Walsh will depart in the first half of 2027.
- NZ Post returned to profit in the 2026 financial year.
- The Employment Court ruled that NZ Post courier drivers are contractors.
The full story
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New Zealand Post chief executive David Walsh has announced he will resign from his position. He has spent 12 years with the state-owned postal service, including nearly a decade as chief executive.
Walsh will remain in his role through the first part of 2027 before moving into various governance posts. The company board intends to begin a formal search for his successor shortly.
Walsh stated, “I am incredibly proud of what has been achieved during my time at NZ Post and am pleased to be leaving the business in such a strong position”. His tenure included managing a shift toward parcel automation and responding to a systemic decline in mail.
The resignation follows an Employment Court victory for NZ Post, where a judge ruled that courier drivers were contractors rather than employees. The court found the agreements were consistent with a relationship between a principal and independent contractor.
Where reports differ
- One report notes Walsh will take up a number of governance posts, while another describes them as governance opportunities.
Compiled from reports by The Post and Stuff.