Ms Dale Farrar, of Wellington, MNZM for services to the State
Dale Farrar was the Deputy Commissioner, Workforce, Employment Relations and Equity Group at the Public Service Commission from 2017 to 2021. Under her direction and leadership, the Public Service implemented a stronger and more collaborative approach to Employment Relations. She established the Gender Pay Taskforce and Pay Equity Taskforce and oversaw the implementation of the resulting Gender Pay Gap Action Plan. During the COVID-19 response, she led the development and implementation of workforce guidance for the public sector, and oversaw the creation of the Workforce Mobility Hub. Previously, she led workforce strategy and direction for Air New Zealand, Fisher and Paykel, Fonterra, and the Ministry for Social Development.