Ms McIntosh (63) has been nominated as the South Dunedin candidate for the Democrats for Social Credit.
She became involved in the party after talking to a member at a national conference and deciding she wanted to do something to rid New Zealand of overseas, internal and student debt.
Born in Rakaia and having lived in Timaru for much of her life, Ms McIntosh moved to Dunedin a year ago to buy a house in South Dunedin with her daughter, and look after her grandchild.
She has previously worked in aged care and as a teacher aide and will continue in her role as a convener for the Association of Anglican Women.
She is also a candidate for the National Council of Women.
"I have always been socially concerned," she said.
"But it was not until the beginning of last year that I really started listening to things about the economic and social situation in New Zealand, and it started to bother me."
She said her campaign would be built around Social Credit policies at the heart of which is a vision for fundamental reform of the monetary system in New Zealand.
Ms McIntosh said she wanted to act on student debt, which had reached $10 billion this year, overseas debt and low incomes.
The party hoped to set up a headquarters in South Dunedin, and would reach the voters by door knocking and holding public meetings.
Party chairman Bob Warren said Ms McIntosh had a realistic chance in the South Dunedin electorate.
"She is very principled and believes there is a better way. She can help the people of Dunedin South and the people of New Zealand," he said.
