Ms Naomi Ferguson, QSO, of Paraparaumu, for services to the Public Service
Naomi Ferguson was the first female Commissioner and Chief Executive of Inland Revenue. She delivered Inland Revenue’s business transformation plan, using technology to modernise the administration of the tax system and make engagement with Inland Revenue easier for New Zealanders. She co-chaired the Papa Pounamu Diversity and Inclusion Programme, led by the Public Service Commission. She played a key role in establishing and sponsoring the Government Women’s Network. She is Chair of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration Gender Balance Network. She has led cross-agency work to deliver Government initiatives including the Small Business Cashflow Scheme, COVID Support and Resurgence Support Payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Ferguson began her career in the United Kingdom and was then seconded to New Zealand as Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue.