David Cunliffe

David Cunliffe

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Partner and Co-Founder at Polis Consulting Group

  • Education

    • The Institute of Directors, New Zealand

      2017 - 2017
      Company Directors Course Corporate Governance
    • Massey University

      1988 - 1991
      Diploma of Social Sciences (Graduate, Distinction) Economics
    • University of Otago

      1983 - 1987
      Bachelor of Arts (Honours 1) Political Studies
    • Harvard Kennedy School

      1994 - 1995
      Master of Public Administration (MPA) Government and Business 1
  • Experience

    • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1994
      Foreign Service Officer

      Diplomat.

    • The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
      Management Consultant

      Strategy, implementation, change management, organisational capability

    • Government of New Zealand

      Dec 1999 - May 2017
      Leader of the Opposition, Minister of the Crown, Member of Parliament

      Leader of the Opposition (2013-2014)Finance, Economic Development and Innovation spokesperson (2008-13)Minister of Health (2007-2008) and Immigration (2006-2007)Minister of Information Technology and Communications (2005-2008)Associate Minister of Finance, Revenue, State Owned Enterprises

    • Stakeholder Strategies

      May 2017 - Nov 2020
      Partner and Director,
    • The Selwyn Foundation

      Jan 2020 - now
      Chair
    • Polis Consulting Group

      Oct 2020 - now
      Co-founder

      www.polis.nz

    • Crimson Education

      Sept 2024 - now
      Member of the Board of Advisors

      Creating pathways to global educational opportunities for outstanding students from diverse amd challenging backgrounds

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • All-of-Govt approved service provider.

      New Zealand Government
      Dec 2021