Michael Johnston

Dr Michael Johnston is a New Zealand-based economist and academic. He is a Senior Fellow at the New Zealand Initiative, where he leads the workstream on education. Prior to his time at the Initiative, Dr Johnston held academic positions at Victoria University of Wellington from 2011-2022. He has also worked at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and was the Associate Dean (Academic) in the University's Faculty of Education. Dr Johnston is known for his research on education policy and reform. He has published numerous papers and reports on the topic and has been a vocal advocate for education reform in New Zealand. Dr Johnston is a respected expert in his field and has been recognized for his contributions to education policy.