Kisione Wesley Manu

Seasoned Academic Registrar at St Johns Theological College, adept in program design and quality assurance with a proven track record in enhancing stakeholder relationships. Leveraging analytical thinking and effective communication, I have significantly contributed to academic excellence and compliance standards. Expert in English and Tongan, my approach has consistently improved educational outcomes.

• Dr ‘Opeti Pulotu, Chief Executive Officer, Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board (TNQAB), Nuku’alofa, opeti26@gmail.com
• Mrs Pauline Moa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board (TNQAB), Nuku’alofa, paulinemoa.2021@gmail.com
• Mrs ‘Amelia Folaumahina, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Examination Unit, Pahu, Nuku’alofa, a.folaumahina@gmail.com
• Dr Robin Havea, Director, University of the South Pacific (Tonga Campus), Ha’ateiho, robin.havea@usp.ac.fj

Fluent in both English & Tongan Language, Effective communicator, Tertiary/Secondary education teaching-learning strategies, Tertiary education programme design, quality assurance and review, Stakeholders consultation and engagement, Critical thinking and analysis, Highly skilled in research using mixed methods approach, Recognition of prior learning skills, Qualified quality auditor, Data Literacy, collection, analysis and reporting, Good mentoring skills, Proxime Accessit (1997) Tonga College ‘Atele, 1st in our Diploma of Education (Secondary) Class 2001, Awarded NZODA Scholarship (2002) to Massey University, Awarded NZAID Pasifika Scholarship (2017) to Massey University, Awarded Tonga Study Awards Scholarship to Massey University to pursue PhD in education (2023), Participant in New Zealand’s TERNZ Conference (November, 2017), Secured an Internship at the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) in 2019., Training sponsored by SPC on Recognition of Prior Learning - TAESS00015 - Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set (Nadi, Fiji, 2022), A summary of Master of Education (with Distinction) from Massey University thesis was published as a news article on Massey University’s main website., Master of Education (with Distinction) thesis is currently in the process of review to be published in a peer-reviewed journal.

• An avid fan of the Mate Ma'a Tonga team and spent with friends playing rugby.
• Work with the Havelu village communities in helping our Year 11, 12, and Year 13 students pass their national examinations but conducting nightly classes in our Village Hall.
• Work with my children actively in their studies after school with their science, english and maths.

• Proxime Accessit Tonga College in 1997
• Awarded highest distinction in our Diploma in Education programme in 2001 - Tonga Institute of Education
• Awarded NZODA Scholarships 2002
• Awarded NZAID Scholarship in 2017
• Awarded a distinction in Master of Education (Tertiary Education) Massey University
• Awarded Tonga Study Award Scholarship in 2023
• Lead the Qualifications Framework Division at the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board from 2020-2023.