Hend Zaki

Senior Advisor at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

Hend Zaki is a Senior Advisor at Immigration NZ/MBIE's Welcoming Communities programme, focusing on inclusion, diversity, and community participation.

With a background spanning various international organizations, including roles at the New Zealand Embassy in Cairo, the League of Arab States Headquarters, IFES, and the United Nations, Hend brings a wealth of experience to her current role.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland, her research centers on the identity of Muslims in New Zealand and Australia.

As a Co-Chair of the Women of Colour (WOC) Network and a passionate advocate for creating wider networks of support for women of color in Aotearoa, Hend is dedicated to fostering inclusive communities.

Her academic journey includes a Master of Arts in Political Science from The American University in Cairo, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from Manhattanville College, and ongoing doctoral studies at The University of Auckland.

For more details on the Welcoming Communities programme, visit the Immigration New Zealand website.