Amanda Duncan

Amanda Duncan is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in various senior roles across government and public sector organizations in New Zealand. Currently serving as the National Manager for Communications and Engagement at Fire and Emergency NZ since September 2023, Amanda previously held the position of Marketing Manager at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, where a strategic role involved reshaping the national road safety conversation. Amanda's career also includes significant tenure at the Department of Internal Affairs (NZ) in several senior communications and marketing capacities, including lead media advisor and campaign manager for critical initiatives such as the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism work programme and the Three Waters Reform Programme. Other notable experiences encompass roles within the Treasury and project management for the Government Chief Information Officer's office. Amanda holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management from the University of Otago.