In New Zealand there is one Official Assignee who administers personal bankruptcies. This person is supported by the Insolvency and Trustee Service which is a business unit of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. If you become bankrupt in New Zealand you (or we, if we are assisting you), will definitely have interactions with employees of the Insolvency and Trustee Service, but it is very unlikely that you would have any direct interaction with the Official Assignee himself.
A confusing issue for many Australian residents, is that in Australia, there are various bankruptcy administrators but in New Zealand there is just one and your case will be dealt with by him through his employees.
A confusing issue for many Australian residents, is that in Australia, there are various bankruptcy administrators but in New Zealand there is just one and your case will be dealt with by him through his employees.