Grant Robertson
Parliament
MP for Wellington Central
Labour’s Deputy Leader
Labour Spokesperson for Employment, Skills and Training
Labour Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Previous Work
I worked at the United Nations inNew York – as a New Zealand diplomat, representing NZ views on the environment, economic development, population, overseas aid and South Pacific issues. I was the Vice President of the Board of the UN Development Programme and UN Population Fund. I managed NZ Overseas Aid Programme to
Samoa – a $7.7 million fund with projects in diverse areas such basic education, healthcare, public sector capacity building, small business development, and the empowerment of women.
I was an advisor to the Prime Minister and to the Hon. Marian Hobbs. Prior to the election, I was working promoting and developing the basic and commercial research activities of the University of Otago in Wellington.
I was elected to Parliament in November, 2008, as the Member for Wellington Central.
Qualification
BA (Hons) Political Studies, University of Otago.
Advocacy and community
- Trustee (Member of Governing Board),
- New Zealand Aids Foundation, 2005-2008
- President of the New Zealand University Students' Association
- President of the Otago University Students' Association
Life
I live in Northland/Wilton with my partner Alf. I grew up in Dunedin, I was born in Palmerston North, and lived in Hastings as well. I have been in Wellington for nearly 14 years (apart from time away as a diplomat). I spend too much time watching sport – particularly rugby, cricket, still play a bit of indoor netball, squash, etc. I enjoy cooking, movies, listening to New Zealand music and reading New Zealand literature.
MP for Wellington Central
Labour’s Deputy Leader
Labour Spokesperson for Employment, Skills and Training
Labour Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Previous Work
I worked at the United Nations inNew York – as a New Zealand diplomat, representing NZ views on the environment, economic development, population, overseas aid and South Pacific issues. I was the Vice President of the Board of the UN Development Programme and UN Population Fund. I managed NZ Overseas Aid Programme to
Samoa – a $7.7 million fund with projects in diverse areas such basic education, healthcare, public sector capacity building, small business development, and the empowerment of women.
I was an advisor to the Prime Minister and to the Hon. Marian Hobbs. Prior to the election, I was working promoting and developing the basic and commercial research activities of the University of Otago in Wellington.
I was elected to Parliament in November, 2008, as the Member for Wellington Central.
Qualification
BA (Hons) Political Studies, University of Otago.
Advocacy and community
- Trustee (Member of Governing Board),
- New Zealand Aids Foundation, 2005-2008
- President of the New Zealand University Students' Association
- President of the Otago University Students' Association
Life
I live in Northland/Wilton with my partner Alf. I grew up in Dunedin, I was born in Palmerston North, and lived in Hastings as well. I have been in Wellington for nearly 14 years (apart from time away as a diplomat). I spend too much time watching sport – particularly rugby, cricket, still play a bit of indoor netball, squash, etc. I enjoy cooking, movies, listening to New Zealand music and reading New Zealand literature.