Mark Prebble

Mark Prebble took up the position of State Services Commissioner in May 2004.

Prior to his appointment, Mark was Chief Executive of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. A career public servant, he has worked in a number of policy and managerial roles, including as Deputy Secretary to the Treasury.

Earlier in his career, Mark worked in Treasury and the Department of Labour, in areas including budget management, health and social assistance reform, employment policy, and land use. He began his working life as an alpine guide and mountaineering instructor at Mt Cook, and as a tutor in economics in Auckland and Wellington.