Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Aaron Lloydd has extensive work experience in the legal field, primarily within government organizations in New Zealand. Aaron is currently serving as the Principal Legal Counsel at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage since 2020. Prior to this role, they worked as the Chief Legal Advisor at the same ministry from 2018 to 2020. In 2018, they briefly worked as the Principal Legal Advisor at the Ministry for Housing and Urban Development. Aaron has also held various roles at the Ministry of Social Development in Wellington, New Zealand, including Group Manager of Legal Services from 2012 to 2018, Team Leader of Policy and Legislation from 2010 to 2012, and Senior Solicitor from 2007 to 2010.
Aaron Lloydd holds a Master's Degree in Music Theory and Composition, which they obtained from Victoria University of Wellington in 2002. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Music and Law at the same university from 1992 to 1996.
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s purpose is Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi | Culture is thriving, The people are well. Manatū Taonga leads government work in the arts, heritage, sports and broadcasting sectors. The Ministry supports many of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural sector organisations; advises government on cultural matters and provides research and resources for everyone to access. The organisations it funds deliver a wide range of cultural experiences for all to enjoy.