Lesley Haines

Lesley Haines was an Interim Director of Motu Research. Also, in 2025, she completed her term on our Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust Board. 

Lesley has extensive experience as a senior public servant, including Deputy Chief Executive for Land Information New Zealand, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and the former Department of Labour.

Lesley was a member of the BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) Board.  She is a former Chair of Relationships Aotearoa and a former Board member of IPANZ (Institute of Public Administration).

Lesley holds a Master of Economics from the Australian National University.