Jacinda Ardern Takes up New Role in Australia

WHO:

The Independent - Jacinda Ardern is identified as New Zealand’s former prime minister.

RNZ - Dame Jacinda Ardern is identified as the former New Zealand prime minister.

RNZ - Ardern’s father was unsure she could handle politics.

WHAT:

The Independent - Ardern accepted a new job in Australia.

RNZ - Ardern has a new job in Australia.

RNZ - Ardern said she led with empathy and now talks to others about how to lead that way.

WHERE:

The Independent - Ardern’s new job is in Australia.

RNZ - Ardern’s new job is in Australia.

WHY:

RNZ - Ardern’s father was unsure she could handle politics; Ardern described empathy as her approach to leadership.

HOW:

RNZ - Ardern discusses with others how to lead with empathy.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 19:10 UTC)

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has taken a new job in Australia. She says she led with empathy and now talks with others about how to lead that way. Her father was once unsure she could handle politics.