David Bainbridge-Zafar is a candidate for The Opportunity Party [22] contesting the Dunedin electorate [16][19].
According to a single reputable secondary source, Bainbridge-Zafar holds an MBA with a focus on infrastructure asset management [14]. His professional background spans several public sector organisations. He is reported to have held a senior role at Dunedin City Council, including a position as Group Manager of Property Services [1][8], where he is said to have been involved in overseeing the New Dunedin Hospital build [5]. He is also reported to have held a senior role at Health NZ [9] and to have managed complex infrastructure projects more broadly [4].
According to a single reputable secondary source, Bainbridge-Zafar has held roles at Gore District Council, including as General Manager Operations [17] and as a senior infrastructure leader [7], with a council manager role also attributed to him there [2][6].
Beyond his professional career, he is reported to have served in several civic capacities, including as Chair of the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust [10], as a board member of Habitat for Humanity [11], and as a board member of Presbyterian Support Otago [12]. According to a single reputable secondary source, he also organised a cricket match between Dunedin City Council and the Dunedin Bangladesh Community in March 2021 [13].
Bainbridge-Zafar is affiliated with The Opportunity Party [22] and, according to a single reputable secondary source, is listed as a candidate for the Dunedin electorate from 2026 [16][21].