Nicki Eldridge

Nicki is Director of Public Impact, and an Associate of Achieve Group. She is an accomplished people leader with extensive experience across New Zealand's Public Service Agencies, including the Ministry of Social Development and the Public Service Commission.

With a background spanning operational, policy, strategy and corporate roles, she has a deep understanding of public service leadership and the development of policy, practice, support and governance.

In her most recent in-house role as Manager of Leadership and Talent at the Public Service Commission, Nicki worked with senior leaders and Chief Executives to enhance leadership capability across the public sector, leading best practice programs and initiatives.

Nicki’s career includes significant achievements such as working with Ministers, the Public Service Leadership Team, leading the cross-government report back on two UN conventions, creating the first People Strategy for New Zealand’s largest public service agency, work as a Chief People Officer, and in policy design, delivery and implementation and international representation.

She is currently a member of the Massey University Executive Advisory Board.

Nicki provides coaching, mentorship, and training for senior Public Sector leaders and their teams to improve leadership skills and strengthen organizational performance. She also offers expert advice in talent policy, leadership strategy, governance, development boards, event management and program delivery.

You can contact her directly at nicki@publicimpact.co.nz