Steph Rotarangi

Steph Rotarangi has extensive experience in the field of fire and emergency services. Steph currently holds the position of Deputy Chief Executive - Service Delivery Design at Fire and Emergency NZ. Prior to this role, they served as the Director at Taskforce Kiwi and Basketball Hawkes Bay. Steph also held the position of Chief Executive at Napier City Council. Steph has worked in various leadership roles, including Deputy Commissioner at Emergency Management Victoria and Deputy Chief Officer / Executive Director at Country Fire Authority. Steph has also served as the Principal Rural Fire Officer and Chief Executive at Otago Rural Fire Authority. Earlier in their career, Steph worked as a Senior Advisor at the Ministry for Primary Industries NZ. Overall, their experience spans across strategic planning, operational management, and community engagement in the field of fire and emergency services.

Steph Rotarangi has a Bachelor's degree in Forestry Science from the University of Canterbury. They also hold a Master's degree in Environmental Science (Honours) from the same university. Furthermore, Steph Rotarangi pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography from the University of Otago.