From the CE: New beginnings

Tēnā koutou katoa  

This is my first column as Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao’s new Chief Executive.  

To take up the role is an honour and a privilege. ENZ first came into existence while I was working at the Tertiary Education Commission, and I knew at the time that it was a special agency with huge potential. 

My first three weeks in the job have been busy and productive. I have enjoyed getting around meeting our staff, our New Zealand Inc and sector partners, with more introductory engagements in the diary in the weeks ahead.  

It is immediately clear that while the recovery is happening, and that students are returning, there is much to do, and no shortage of opportunity.  

Later this month I’ll be heading to Beijing to attend the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE). New Zealand and China share a long and important relationship, and China remains our largest trading partner. I am looking forward to meeting with our education stakeholders during this visit, as well as meeting our team in market. 

Lastly, I want to acknowledge Dr Linda Sissons and her incredible contribution as Acting Chief Executive over the past eleven months. I’ve really valued her wise counsel and am pleased I will be able to continue to draw on her deep knowledge and experience in her capacity as a member of the ENZ Board.  

Thank you, Linda – he manawa tītī' koe – you are a person with great endurance, and ENZ has benefitted from your leadership over the past year. 

Ngā mihi nui,  

Amanda Malu 

Chief Executive  
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao