BBus, MPP

Averil Naumai is a seasoned leader with experience in business, education, Christian service, and community development. She has held senior roles including Regional Development Lead at Te Pūkenga, Business Growth Advisor for Amplify, Marketing and Finance Executive for NZ Trade and Enterprise, Business Manager for MiCamp, and Production Manager for Annah Stretton. Averil has founded businesses in consultancy, construction, marketing, and product development. She holds a Master of Professional Practice (Business) with Distinction and a Bachelor of Business. A published author and creative artist, she shares her faith through books, photography, and her Spotify channel, Kokoziah. Born in Fiji to missionary parents and grandparents, Averil is passionate about missions having helped plant the Narere Squatter settlement church in Fiji as well as helping others discover their God-given purpose. She is married with two adult children and enjoys beach walks, travel, and capturing God’s creation.

averil@pathways.ac.nz