Paige Gear

Paige Gear is a Strategic Policy & Evaluations Advisor at Hastings District Council since July 2023, contributing to the Strategy & Development team to support positive outcomes in the Heretaunga District. Previously, Paige served as a Senior Advisor in the Operational Policy Team at Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - Ministry of Housing and Urban Development NZ for a brief period in early 2023 and worked as a Senior Operational Policy Analyst and Operational Policy Analyst at the Department of Internal Affairs (NZ) from August 2021 to January 2023. Earlier experience includes a Project Intern role at GS1 New Zealand while completing a Master’s degree in Public Policy Analysis at Victoria University of Wellington, and roles as a Swimming Instructor at Wellington City Council and in retail positions at Mitre 10 Mega Hastings and New World Onekawa. Paige holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Development Studies from Victoria University of Wellington and completed secondary education at Napier Girls High School.