Masoe Justis Kamu

Kaitūhono Matua | Senior Consultant

Asau, Falealupo, Sagone (Savai'i, Samoa), Faleasi'u, Satalo (Upolu, Samoa)

Masoe Justis Kamu is a seasoned strategic communications leader with over a decade of experience across diverse sectors, including media, infrastructure, aviation, and non-profit. As a proud Samoan bestowed with the chiefly title of Masoe (Asau, Savai'i), Justis brings a strong commitment to community and cultural understanding to all his endeavours.

He excels in advocacy, media relations, corporate communications, and strategy, consistently driving impactful outcomes. With proven leadership skills, Justis has successfully guided communications initiatives for a range of private and not-for-profit organisations, such as McConnell Dowell (The Waterview Connection Project), Auckland International Airport, and The Cause Collective, among others.

He also possesses extensive governance experience, serving on the boards of Everybody Eats NZ, Roscommon School (Manurewa, Auckland) and at Māngere Bridge School. Born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, he holds a Bachelor of Communication Studies (Journalism Major) and a Bachelor of Laws from AUT University.

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