Paul Hallowes Appointed CEO of Tait Systems New Zealand
Tait Systems NZ strengthens leadership to support next phase of Public Safety Network delivery.
Tait Systems New Zealand has announced the appointment of Paul Hallowes as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 January 2026. The leadership change comes at a pivotal time as the organisation continues to advance the rollout of New Zealand’s Public Safety Network (PSN).
Hallowes brings more than three decades of experience in the radio and telecommunications sector. Prior to his appointment, he served as General Manager of Networks at Tait Systems NZ, where he played a key role in driving progress on the PSN programme. His extensive industry expertise and operational focus are expected to support the continued delivery and evolution of this nationally significant infrastructure.
The company also confirmed that John Proctor, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer, has transitioned to the Tait Systems NZ Board as of 1 January 2026. In this role, Proctor will continue to contribute strategic oversight and guidance, ensuring continuity at board level during the leadership transition.
According to Tait Systems NZ, the change in executive leadership reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening governance and execution as the PSN enters its next phase. The programme is designed to deliver a secure and resilient Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network, providing mission-critical communications for emergency services across New Zealand.
With increasing demands on public safety communications, the organisation emphasised the importance of experienced leadership to ensure reliability, security, and performance. The appointment of Hallowes, alongside Proctor’s continued involvement at board level, is positioned as a move to reinforce stability and delivery capability.
Tait Systems NZ remains focused on supporting New Zealand’s emergency responders with dependable communications infrastructure, ensuring connectivity is maintained when it is needed most.
