Amanda Aitken

Amanda Aitken has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Amanda currently serves as the Office Lead Whanau & Communities at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay since July 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the RMO Coordinator at the same organization from June 2022 to July 2023. Before joining Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Amanda was the Volunteer Coordinator at Cranford Hospice from August 2016 to May 2022. Amanda also worked as the New Zealand Child Sponsor Manager at So They Can from April 2010 to July 2016. Earlier in their career, Amanda served as an Administrator at Niche Consulting Limited from August 2005 to September 2006. Amanda began their professional journey as a Freelance Production Coordinator at The Walt Disney Company from May 1999 to March 2005.

Amanda Aitken's education history includes studying at the University of Canterbury from 1991 to 1994, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government. In 2018, they attended Volunteering New Zealand for a short period of time and obtained a Certificate in Volunteer Management. Additionally, in 2015, Amanda completed a Certificate of Public Health at Massey University, specializing in Public Health.