Amber Bill

Amber Bill currently serves as the Director of Forestry Operations at the Ministry for Primary Industries, a role held since November 2024. Prior to this, Amber held multiple senior positions, including Chief of Staff and Executive Director at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from March 2023 to November 2024. Amber's experience at the Department of Conservation spanned six years, where notable roles included Director of the Biodiversity Group and Director of Threats. Additionally, Amber led the System Assurance for the Covid-19 Group at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from May 2021 to November 2022. Amber's earlier career included significant contributions to Wellington City Council in various management positions focused on parks and ecology, as well as a role in weed public awareness at the Department of Conservation. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma of Science with Distinction in Ecology from the University of Otago and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology and Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington.