NZ Super Fund
Government fundAuckland · Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
The NZ Super Fund is a sovereign wealth fund created to help pay for future universal pensions for New Zealanders. Reflecting its long-term investment horizon, the fund is weighted towards growth assets such as equities. It has invested since 2003 and publishes regular performance data against benchmarks.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
Joined the Guardians in 2013 and became Co-CIO in 2024, previously serving as Head of Portfolio Completion. He spent 11 years in London with investment banks including Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and Canaccord Genuity.
Joined the Guardians in 2009 and became GM, Corporate Affairs in 2022, having previously served as General Counsel and Head of Legal. She holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland.
Portfolio Manager for NZ Equities who highlights how diverse perspectives help generate strong investment ideas at the Guardians.
Joined the Guardians in April 2024 after eight years as CEO of Funds SA in South Australia, bringing over 30 years of investment management experience across Australian organisations. She holds a Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Joined the Guardians in November 2025 with a 20-year HR and management consulting career including senior roles at Public Trust, One New Zealand and PwC. She holds a BMS (Hons) from the University of Waikato.
Joined the Guardians in 2005 following 25 years in financial markets, and built out the organisation's Risk function covering portfolio, enterprise, model and operational risk.
Joined the Guardians in July 2021 from ASB Bank where she was Chief Internal Auditor, bringing 25 years of experience in financial services and banking. She is a Chartered Accountant with a BCA from Victoria University.
Joined the Guardians in 2016 and became Co-CIO in 2024, previously Head of Direct Investments overseeing global direct/private equity, internally managed listed equities and machine learning strategies. He holds degrees from Victoria University of Wellington and completed INSEAD's Advanced Management Programme.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does NZ Super Fund invest at?
- NZ Super Fund invests at the Late Stage stage.
- Where is NZ Super Fund located?
- NZ Super Fund is headquartered in Auckland, NZ.
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