Meet Our Newest NZ Chapter Committee Members
Welcome to the NZ Chapter Committee…
We are delighted to welcome two new members to the educate+ New Zealand Chapter Committee, with Amanda Booth from Auckland Grammar School and Andrew Delves from Kristin School joining the team.
Amanda Booth
Communications and Development Office Manager
Auckland Grammar School
Amanda is the Communications and Development Office Manager at Auckland Grammar School, where she has worked for the past 10 years across Communications, Events, Digital Platforms, Alumni Engagement, and Social Media.
A keen photographer and storyteller, Amanda is often found capturing school life from the sidelines while also leading the School’s Media Group and the Headmaster’s Heritage Committee, helping preserve and celebrate the rich history of the School community.
Amanda says one of the things she is most looking forward to about joining the NZ Chapter Committee is building stronger connections with other Marketing & Communications professionals across the education sector.
“Having been in the education sector for over a decade now, this has really been the first time that I have felt connected with other like-minded people working towards a greater cause,” she says.
Amanda is passionate about sharing ideas and supporting others, particularly around Marketing, Fundraising, Events, and emerging systems and platforms within schools.
While she admits she sometimes experiences a touch of “imposter syndrome”, Amanda says being involved with educate+ has helped reinforce the value and importance of Advancement work across New Zealand schools.
“The educate+ conference last year in Wellington was really fascinating. Being able to step out of my comfort zone and meet some really lovely people has really solidified that the work we do is so important and really valued.”
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys reading crime thrillers, spending time with friends and family, and helping bring major school events to life. Among her favourites are the annual Leavers’ Dinner, the Augusta Awards celebrating distinguished Old Boys, and the School’s annual Gala Dinner, which transforms the Great Hall into a black-tie fundraising event for 400 guests.
Andrew Delves
Communications Lead
Kristin School
Andrew is the Communications Lead at Kristin School and a proud Kristin alumnus, leading Communications, Publications, and a range of school-wide projects.
Before moving into the education sector, Andrew spent nearly a decade with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, leading PR and Communications through major international events, including three America’s Cup campaigns.
Andrew first connected with educate+ during the 2023 NZ Conference in Christchurch and has been an enthusiastic member ever since.
“I am really excited to be a part of the team,” Andrew says. “I am looking forward to helping shape how the Committee communicates with our members and potential members, as well as the events and opportunities we can create for them.”
Andrew is passionate about growing awareness of educate+ and encouraging more New Zealand schools and organisations to become involved.
“The more organisations we can get involved with educate+, the stronger the networking opportunities become and the greater the positive impact on the Advancement space as a whole.”
For Andrew, one of the greatest benefits of educate+ has been the connections made through conferences and networking opportunities.
“The range of sessions and speakers is incredible, but the networking opportunities and chats with other Advancement professionals are absolute gold.”
Outside of work, Andrew’s three young children keep him busy, although he jokes he sometimes comes to work for a break. When he does get downtime, you will often find him outdoors on the ride-on mower or relaxing with live sport on TV once the kids are asleep.
We are thrilled to welcome both Amanda and Andrew to the NZ Chapter Committee and look forward to the experience, enthusiasm, and ideas they will bring to the educate+ community.
