Andrea Conlan is an accomplished New Zealand public sector leader who joined Police in 2023. As Chief Operating Officer her current responsibilities include leadership of people (HR), information and technology, finance, integrity and conduct, policy and planning, and capability and infrastructure.

Andrea has a wealth of people and functional leadership experience including from ACC where she held many senior roles including Head of Customer Performance, Head of Service Support and Acting Deputy Chief Executive – Strategy, Engagement and Planning.

She has led large complex business functions and has extensive experience in strategic planning, financial management and operational performance alongside strong understanding of risk assessment, communications and engagement. The foundation of her career was in procurement, supplier management and commercial negotiation with previous roles at PHARMAC, the Ministry of Fisheries and Airwave Solutions in the UK.

An advocate and driver for positive change and continuous improvement, she is known for her collaborative leadership style with a focus on action and solutions.

Andrea has a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) and Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Economics) from University of Otago.