Dale Stephens

Iwi: Te Rarawa

Dale Stephens is the Kaitohu Rangapū Māori – Director Māori Partnership at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise where he works closely with Māori businesses, government agencies and community groups across the motu to advance Māori internationally. He has been Chair of NZ Māori Tourism’s Board for the past eight years and been a board member since 2013.

After a career in the police (to the rank of Inspector) Dale worked in the corporate sector in HR and Investment. He has consulted to a range of government agencies including MFAT, Te Puni Kōkiri, MPI and Fisheries. He has held three private sector CEO positions both in New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific as well as holding a number of directorships in te ao Māori and in private business.

Outside of work, Dale and his wife Tarina (Te Atiawa) have six teenage and young-adult children keeping them immensely busy and happy.

Dale’s academic background includes; Diploma in Policing Management, Bachelor of Business Studies, Master of Public Policy, Graduate Diploma in te reo Māori and Master of Laws.