Helen Winkelmann
Dame Helen Winkelmann | |
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Winkelmann in 2022 | |
| 13th Chief Justice of New Zealand | |
| Assumed office 14 March 2019 | |
| Nominated by | Jacinda Ardern |
| Appointed by | Patsy Reddy |
| Preceded by | Sian Elias |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 62–63) |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Profession | Barrister |
Dame Helen Diana Winkelmann GNZM (born 1962) is the 13th and current chief justice of New Zealand – head of the New Zealand judiciary – having been sworn in on 14 March 2019. She is the second woman to hold the position, following her immediate predecessor, Sian Elias.