Steve Bush Appointed Chief Executive of Tait Systems New Zealand
Steve Bush, Chief Executive
Steve Bush Appointed Chief Executive of Tait Systems New Zealand
Tait Systems New Zealand (TSNZ) has appointed Steve Bush as Chief Executive, effective 20 July 2026. The appointment marks the next phase of leadership for the company as delivery of the Public Safety Network's Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network continues across New Zealand.
One of New Zealand's most significant public safety infrastructure programmes, the LMR network will provide secure and resilient communications for emergency services operating across the country, supporting frontline responders during major incidents, severe weather events, natural disasters and emergencies in remote locations.
The network is designed to do more than replace existing communications technology. It will strengthen how emergency services communicate, coordinate and operate during critical incidents, helping ensure frontline teams remain connected when communities need them most.
Building on Strong Foundations
Steve joins TSNZ at an important point in the programme's delivery, with significant progress already achieved across planning, design, site acquisition and network deployment. The programme continues to build on the capability, expertise and commitment established across TSNZ, SafetyNet Critical Communications, NIFF, Tait Communications and supplier partners.
TSNZ Board Chair Penny Hoogerwerf said Steve's appointment brings significant industry experience and leadership to a programme of national importance.
"Steve has a strong record of leading complex telecommunications and critical communications programmes, including large-scale infrastructure projects. He joins a highly capable team working alongside SafetyNet Critical Communications, emergency service agencies, suppliers and delivery partners."
"This programme has established strong foundations and reached an important stage of delivery. I am confident Steve's leadership, industry knowledge and collaborative approach will help us build on the substantial progress already achieved."
Delivering a Critical Public Safety Capability
Steve brings more than two decades of experience leading telecommunications and critical communications programmes across Australia and New Zealand.
He said the significance of the programme extends far beyond telecommunications infrastructure.
"This is not simply another network rollout. It is a national public safety capability that will support the people who protect New Zealanders every day."
"For first responders, reliable communications are fundamental to how they coordinate, make decisions and operate safely in high-pressure environments. The network will strengthen how emergency services communicate, coordinate and operate during critical incidents, helping ensure teams remain connected when communities need them most."
"I'm joining at a time when significant work has already been completed across planning, design, site acquisition and network deployment. We have a strong foundation of capability, experience and commitment across our teams and partners, and my role is to build on that momentum as we deliver this critical capability for New Zealand's emergency services."
Media contact:
Laura Wilmot laura.wilmot@taitsystems.nz
About Steve Bush
Steve Bush is an experienced programme and business leader with extensive experience delivering major telecommunications and critical communications infrastructure programmes. He has held senior leadership positions across telecommunications, broadcasting and network delivery organisations, including Kordia, Huawei Australia, Tata Consultancy Services and Amalgamotion. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.