Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, New Zealand. Amanda Malu has recently started as chief executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao. Amanda previously woked as deputy chief executive service delivery at ACC and formerly as chief executive at Whānau Āwhina Plunket, leading the organisation through extensive change over five years in the role. Amanda has also held senior marketing and communication roles including at the Tertiary Education Commission NZ and in the polytechnic sector. Announcing the appointment, ENZ board chair Tracey Bridges said, “[Amanda] brings with her a deep experience in the public sector, education, and marketing, as well as experience across borders and with international education through her past roles.”