Alex Shadbolt

About Me

“With a background spanning law, policing, and community service, I bring a strong foundation in integrity, fairness, and accountability to governance roles. I am currently a Detective in the New Zealand Police. Prior to policing, I practised as a barrister and solicitor specialising in employment law, with expertise in disciplinary matters, investigations, and dispute resolution. Of Ngāti Porou and European descent, I am deeply committed to cultural responsiveness and the integration of tikanga Māori in decision-making. I have played and coached at various levels in soccer and am passionate about all sports and the life skills it provides. A lifelong supporter of sport and community participation, I value the role of sport in fostering inclusion, wellbeing, and opportunity. I am motivated by a genuine commitment to safe, fair, and inclusive environments and seek to contribute meaningfully to boards or panels that uphold integrity and trust within Aotearoa’s sport and recreation system.”