About the High Commission
Discover the role of High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Wellington and its staff.
Last updated 8 January 2026
Singapore established diplomatic relations with New Zealand in 1965. Singapore's first High Commissioner to New Zealand was Mr Ken M Byrne.
Key staff members
Mr William Tan
High Commissioner
Mr Darryl Lau
Deputy High Commissioner
Colonel Chan Hooi Kiat Ethan
Defence Adviser
Mr Theron Muk
First Secretary (Admin & Consular)
Mr Sean Yap
Attaché (Admin & Technical)
Ms Stephanie Teo
Executive Officer
Mr Yeo Jin Wei
Personal Assistant to Defence Adviser