Aniwairua Komarkowski-Chapman is an accomplished education executive and strategic leader with extensive experience across tertiary and vocational education, organisational transformation, governance, and workforce development in Aotearoa New Zealand.
She currently serves as Tumu Mātauranga me te Whanaketanga (Chief of Education and Growth) at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, where she leads strategic initiatives spanning education, workforce development, organisational growth, and partnerships with iwi, industry, and tertiary education providers.
Her previous senior leadership roles include Executive Director of Tiriti Systems, Operations and Advisory at Massey University, and Director of Tiriti Strategy at Te Pūkenga. In these positions, she played a significant role in national vocational education reform, organisational transformation, strategic governance, and initiatives supporting equitable educational outcomes.
Aniwairua also brings substantial experience in academic quality assurance, curriculum development, programme approval, and teaching excellence through her work at the Eastern Institute of Technology. Her international experience includes contributing to a United Nations vocational education initiative supporting workforce development in Iraq.
With a strong commitment to educational excellence, industry engagement, and culturally responsive leadership, Aniwairua brings valuable strategic insight to ICA's Advisory Board. Her expertise supports the College's commitment to quality tertiary education, meaningful industry partnerships, and preparing graduates with the knowledge and skills required for successful employment and lifelong learning.
