Jacinda Ardern is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and was the nation's youngest head of government. During her historic time as New Zealand's 40th PM, Jacinda responded to national crises with empathy and strength, enacted innovative policies and launched new national campaigns. As a speaker, Jacinda shares insights from her time as a leader, offering useful frameworks and strategies to transform business, teams, and cultures. She is an exceptional asset to any event, from leadership summits to business conferences, speaking eloquently and engaging audiences with her magnetic presence.
Jacinda's political career began in 2006 when she served as an Associate Director in the UK Cabinet Office under Prime Minister Tony Blair's administration. From there, she was elected President of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY), where she travelled internationally, building progressive coalitions and advancing youth empowerment. In 2008, she was formally elected to the New Zealand Parliament under the Labour Party as the youngest sitting MP. In this role, she was also appointed to the Regulations Review Committee and the Justice and Electoral Select Committee. In addition, Jacinda also graduated as one of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Young Global Leaders.
In 2017, at the age of 37, she was elected as the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand, making her the nation's youngest head of government in over 150 years! In this role, she faced testing national crises, most prominently the Christchurch shootings. Acting decisively and with empathy, she quickly banned military-style semi-automatic weapons in New Zealand within days of the mosque shootings. Jacinda also went on to co-launch the global Christchurch Call to Action summit alongside France to eliminate terrorist content online. In 2020, she enacted key policies such as the Public Service Act and led the Labour Party to a historic single-party majority landslide reelection victory.
Jacinda's later career achievements include earning the Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow and the Hauser Leader at Harvard University, being appointed a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and leading the Field Fellowship by the Center for American Progress. In 2025, she was made a Distinguished Fellow and member of the World Leaders Circle at the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, highlighting her growing impact and respect as a leader. Most recently, she published her memoir, 'A Different Kind of Power', which later won the E.H. McCormick Prize for General Non-Fiction at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
With extensive leadership experience and an expert understanding of crisis management, Jacinda Ardern is one of the most respected leaders in modern-day politics. She effortlessly connects key lessons from her time as PM with broader concerns modern organisations are facing. To bring Jacinda's unique insights to your audience and secure her for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today!
Jacinda Ardern's official speaking topics are listed below:
Lead As You Are: Lessons from Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern
When The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern took office, she worried she would need to change drastically in order to become the leader her country needed. As she faced challenges, however, she learned that her sensitivity, compassion, and authenticity were her true gifts.
In this talk, Ardern inspires audiences to find strength in who they are and stresses that authentic leadership is about putting people first. Drawing upon her own experiences, Ardern shares how to create a culture of inclusivity and belonging where everyone feels valued for their unique perspectives and experiences.
Taking the Politics Out of Climate Change
A visionary leader and champion of climate action, The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern urges us to recognize climate change not as a political issue, but as a humanitarian crisis.
Drawing upon her experiences as the Prime Minister of New Zealand and board member of The Earthshot Prize, Ardern weaves together compelling stories and astute policy insights to issue a profound call to collective action. Illuminating the urgent need for global cooperation in the face of our planet's greatest challenges, she reveals how we can forge a path towards a more sustainable existence for all living beings. By sharing practical solutions and innovative approaches, Ardern leaves audiences optimistic about their role in the climate solution.
- Trust, institutional credibility, and stakeholder communication
- Empathetic leadership and values-based decision-making
- Digital platform accountability and online safety
- AI governance and technology regulation
- Climate accountability and ESG leadership
- Crisis decision-making and governance under pressure
- Women in leadership and inclusive governance
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"She was phenomenal! Everyone thought we had such big shoes to fill after President Obama last year, but she did it. Our audience was in awe. She also brought tremendous energy and connected with our President on stage in such an authentic way." -The American Institute of Architects
"Jacinda was terrific and we were thrilled with both sessions. She’s so down to earth, easy to work with and super smart." - ServiceNow, Inc
"Jacinda was AMAZING. I don’t even know where to start. She blew us all away with her open and humble approach. She was engaging, humorous, and thoughtful. During her meet and greet – each person walked away feeling connected with her." - Slalom
- 2026 – Won a top honour at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for her best-selling leadership memoir, A Different Kind of Power
- 2025 – Appointed as a Distinguished Fellow and member of the World Leaders Circle at the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government
- 2024 – Named lead of the Field Fellowship by the Center for American Progress to support global democratic leaders
- 2023 – Appointed Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (GNZM)
- 2023 – Earned dual prestigious fellowships at Harvard University (Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow and Hauser Leader)
- 2023 – Appointed Special Envoy for the Christchurch Call
- 2023 – Joined the Board of Trustees for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize.
- 2020 – Led the New Zealand Labour Party to an unprecedented, historic single-party majority landslide reelection victory
- 2020 – Enacted the Public Service Act 2020
- 2019 – Formulated and co-launched the global Christchurch Call to Action summit alongside France to eliminate terrorist content online
- 2019 – Banned military-style semi-automatic weapons in New Zealand within days of the Christchurch mosque shootings
- 2017 – 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand and the nation's youngest head of government in over 150 years
- 2014 – Graduated as one of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Young Global Leaders
- 2008 – Elected to the New Zealand Parliament as the youngest sitting MP
- 2008 – Elected President of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY)
- 2006 – Served in Whitehall as an Associate Director in the UK Cabinet Office under Prime Minister Tony Blair's administration
How to hire Jacinda Ardern
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