Technical Lead for Drinking Water Quality and Education, Water New Zealand

Belinda Cridge serves as the Technical Lead for Drinking Water Quality and Education at Water New Zealand. In her role, she is responsible for supporting drinking water initiatives and overseeing the Water New Zealand education programmes. This involves managing various training programmes, supporting competency frameworks, and maintaining the digital badge programme which recognises and certifies skills in water management. 

Dr Cridge brings a robust background in toxicology to her position, previously working as a toxicologist with ESR (the Institute of Environmental Science and Research). Her work often focuses on ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water through scientific research and public health initiatives.