Roche tipped to be new NZ Post head

The new head of NZ Post is tipped to be PriceWaterhouseCoopers partner Brian Roche.

The Trans Tasman political newsletter said Mr Roche would be announced this week as chief executive to replace John Allen, who left in June to head the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Mr Roche is chairman of the New Zealand Transport Agency Board (NZTA) and has advised successive governments.

- NZPA