Meet Andrew Williams: New Zealand's New Top Diplomat in Austria

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: March 20, 2025; 19:21 ♦ (Vindobona)

Andrew Williams took up his post as New Zealand's Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Presentative to the International Organization in Vienna. His impressive career in the diplomatic service and his expertise in international law make him a prominent figure on the international stage.

Andrew Williams is New Zealand's new Ambassador to Austria and Ambassador-designate for Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. He also serves as New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna. / Picture: © Österreichische Präsidentschaftskanzlei/ Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF

Andrew Williams was born on December 21, 1983. He graduated with both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws with honors from the University of Auckland. He began his legal career at the University of Auckland and as a legal advisor at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Williams is known for his deep…