Senior Leader Brendan Boyle Tapped to Stabilize Social Investment Agency

Senior public sector leader Brendan Boyle takes the helm of the Social Investment Agency following the resignation of Andrew Coster and a string of internal probes.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

A Safe Pair of Hands

Boyle’s appointment follows a tumultuous period for the SIA, which was established on July 1, 2024, to champion data-driven social interventions. Boyle brings a heavy-duty CV to the role, having previously served as the Chief Executive of several major government bodies:

Ministry of Social Development (MSD)

Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)

Acting CEO of Pharmac (most recent role)