Priyanka Gahlot

Priyanka Gahlot is an experienced professional with a strong focus on health and safety, currently serving as a Senior Advisor for Risk Capability Development at the Ministry for Primary Industries since August 2022. Previous roles include Senior Advisor for Health and Safety Systems at the Department of Corrections NZ and Health and Safety Advisor at the Department of Conservation. Priyanka's career began in education, holding positions such as Team Leader at Island Bay Childcare and Teacher at Kids' Domain, while also gaining expertise in health and safety through roles at Inland Revenue NZ and various internships. Priyanka holds a Graduate Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Development from Southern Institute of Technology, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching from New Zealand Tertiary College, a Master of Arts in Education from Maharshi Dayanand University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Delhi University.