Antonia Crisford

Antonia
Crisford

Science Contracts Manager,
NZAGRC

Antonia’s NZAGRC research contract portfolio focuses on Māori research programmes and the Global Research Alliance (GRA) within Asia and Africa.

Antonia joined the NZAGRC in April 2024, following 4-years within Massey University’s procurement and contracts team focussed on the University’s commercial contracts. New Zealand born; she spent over ten years in the United Kingdom predominantly working in business development roles. With over 14-years public and private sector contract management experience, Antonia has worked in a variety of industries including engineering consultancy, defence and government, and crown research institute. 

Outside of work, Antonia lives with her school aged boy and rescue cat. She loves discovering Palmy and can often be found riding the river trail with her boy. When her schedule allows she attends the theatre or life drawing sessions, and enjoys entertaining friends and family.