Wilma Falconer

Wilma Falconer has a diverse work experience with a focus on leadership and communication roles. Wilma is currently serving as the Chief Executive of Environment Southland since June 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the General Manager of Strategy Planning & Engagement at Environment Southland from January 2020 to July 2022.

Before joining Environment Southland, Wilma held the position of Managing Director at Project Partners Limited since May 1996. Wilma served as the Interim Executive Director at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care from March 2018 to June 2018.

In their previous roles, Wilma worked as the Interim Director of Communication and Engagement at Auckland Council from November 2013 to August 2014. Wilma also served as the Group Manager of Member and Party Support at Parliamentary Service from August 2009 to June 2011.

Additionally, Wilma held the position of General Manager of Support Services at Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu from May 2008 to August 2009. Wilma also worked as the Director of External Relations at Environment Canterbury from May 2004 to May 2008.

Earlier in their career, Wilma worked as the Manager of Communications at the Land Transport Safety Authority from October 1994 to April 1996. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Consultant & Assistant Managing Director at Baldwin Boyle Shand from October 1992 to October 1994.

Wilma's initial work experience includes serving as the Press Secretary for Rt Hon J.B. Bolger, Prime Minister, and Rt Hon W.F. Birch, Minister of Labour from November 1990 to October 1992.

Wilma Falconer attended the University of Canterbury from 1977 to 1983, where they pursued a degree in History. Wilma completed their studies and obtained an MA (Hons) degree in History.