Andrew Kirk

Andrew Kirk is an experienced professional currently serving as a Youth Worker at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children since January 2024. With a background in community engagement, Kirk worked as a Community Resilience Coordinator at Christchurch City Council from March 2021 to December 2023. Additionally, Kirk has held roles as a Security Officer with Platform 4 Group since December 2017 and previously with Christchurch Casino Ltd. from July 2018 to March 2020. Early career experience includes a position as a Crew Member at Burger King® in 2016. Kirk's education includes a Bachelor's degree in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous Studies from Ara Institute of Canterbury and studies at CPIT between 2015 and 2019, complemented by formative education at St Thomas Of Canterbury College from 2009 to 2014.