"As leader of the MPI team the Investment Advisory Panel deals with, Justine has been responsible for a great job in guiding the PGP. It’s no easy task given the diverse participants from primary industries and government. Her aplomb is truly admirable as she keeps all participants (especially the Panel chair!) reasonably in line and always on task. Her knowledge is encyclopedic as is her memory. Inside that always calm and pleasant exterior is a core of steel. We will certainly miss her guiding hand and wish her well in the future."
John Parker
Chairman, Primary Growth Partnership Investment Advisory Panel
ABOUT US
NISE Ltd is a consultancy and governance service headed by Justine Gilliland.
Justine has an ability to conceptualise and articulate concepts and ideas, and to bring people together and collaborate to deliver results. She is an inspiring leader who sets clear goals and expectations, while genuinely caring about people. Justine's core strength lies in her humanity.
Justine is an experienced leader and strategist. She has nearly 20 years' experience in the public service and working closely with the private sector, particularly in the area of innovation and commercialising R&D. She has held several senior management positions in a wide range of government departments, including most recently as Deputy Director-General Sector Partnerships and Programmes at the Ministry for Primary Industries. She has governance experience in R&D-focused initiatives, as well as in government bodies and systems.
Justine has experience leading people; setting vision, direction and strategy; delivering outcomes; and engaging stakeholders (including government Ministers) and communities. Justine looks for solutions and innovations that deliver.
Her past roles have included:
- Director Investment Programmes, Ministry for Primary Industries
- Executive Director, Royal Commission of Inquiry into Canterbury Earthquakes' Building Failures
- Head of Communications, Land Information New Zealand