Pati Gagau

Pati Gagau is an experienced development professional currently serving as First Secretary, Development at the New Zealand High Commission in Apia since January 2019, and as Development Manager at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade since February 2017. Pati has a robust background in managing New Zealand's development assistance programmes across various regions, including Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Samoa, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea. With a focus on sectors such as security, education, health, and governance, Pati's extensive expertise is supported by advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, including a Master's of Business from Victoria University of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Victoria University of Wellington.