Harinder Sidhu - Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand

In the studio, Haley and Harita interviewed Harinder Sidhu, Australia's High Commissioner to New Zealand.Listen in to hear about her experience as a diplomat, Australia and New Zealand's relationship, what she's working towards now, and an uncanny encounter. 25/10/23Ms Sidhu was appointed as Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand on 31 March 2022.Ms Sidhu is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and was most recently Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary. She has previously served overseas as Australia’s High Commissioner to India and in Moscow and Damascus.In Canberra, she has served in DFAT in senior leadership roles, as well as in the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Office of National Assessments and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.Ms Sidhu holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.Brought to you by the Wellington branch of The National Council Of Women New Zealand.