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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Chief Executive appointed

20 August 2026

Christian Hawkesby has been appointed as Chief Executive of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (Ðǿմ«Ã½), following the resignation of Dr Grant Klinkum due to ill health.

“Christian has experience at leading organisations through difficult times, including as Reserve Bank Governor from April to November 2025â€� says Ðǿմ«Ã½ Board Chair, Kevin Jenkins.

“With important changes underway across both secondary and tertiary education, Christian will maintain momentum, while supporting Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s people,â€� Kevin Jenkins says.

Christian will take up the role on Monday 24 August.