About the High Commission
Discover the role of High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Wellington and its staff.
Last updated 25 November 2025
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 Koh Kwong Wah
Personal Assistant to Defence Adviser