Amanda Malu appointed Oranga Tamariki chief executive

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 4:17pm

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Amanda Malu has been named the new secretary for children and chief executive of Oranga Tamariki. The Public Service Commission announced the appointment on Wednesday. Malu previously held leadership roles at Education New Zealand, ACC, and Whānau Āwhina Plunket.

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1. StuffWed 10 Dec 2025, 2:06pm

   Amanda Malu appointed secretary for children, and chief executive of Oranga Tamariki (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostWed 10 Dec 2025, 4:17pm

   New boss for Oranga Tamariki, Amanda Malu (opens in new tab)