Stefan Speller

Stefan Speller MInstD is a public sector leader currently managing a statutory and administrative review team for the Ministry of Social Development, previously operating as a Senior and Principal Advisor, and a governance director who began board service at 20 and chaired his first board at 26.

Stefan has served with Manfeild Park (stadium and racetrack), Employment Advice New Zealand, Hāpai Public | Institute of Public Professionals, and Te Aroha Noa Community Services, and on composite primary, intermediate, and high school boards.

Stefan is deputy chair of the Manawatū-Whanganui Local Advisory Committee, appointed by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand board, working with the board, executive leadership team and local operational leaders. Stefan sits on the Institute of Directors Manawatū-Whanganui committee.

Stefan founded Rural and Regional Governance New Zealand, a free national resource connecting capable regional governors with board vacancies, and is focused on strengthening governance pathways for people and places outside the main centres.