Matt Winter

Matt Winter is an experienced executive with a substantial background in information technology and corporate services. Currently, as the Executive Director and Chief Information Officer at NZ Police since March 2022, Matt leads IT initiatives. Prior to this, Matt served as Deputy Chief Executive of Corporate Services at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, where responsibilities included establishing and managing various corporate functions during the ministry's inception. With roles at Kiwibank spanning from December 2010 to October 2017, Matt held multiple leadership positions, including Head of Transactions & Payments and Head of Cards, focusing on product management and business performance. Matt's earlier career includes managerial positions at NZTA, Tenzing Ltd, ANZ, and Contact Energy, underscoring a diverse skill set in project management, business consultancy, and operational support. Matt holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration in Management & Marketing from Victoria University of Wellington and a Diploma in Education from Wellington College of Education.