Mon, 19 Jul 2021 Amanda Wheeler. Industry training organisation Competenz has appointed Amanda Wheeler to the newly created role of director, to lead the organisation through its transition into Te Pūkenga, The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, and beyond. Wheeler is the current general manager of industry training within Competenz and will commence in her new role on August 2, 2021. Competenz board chair George Adams said the board was excited by her vision and commitment. “Amanda’s passion for industry training is clear in everything she does. She is a vocal and proud champion of the mahi the team at Competenz does and is extensively versed in the intricacies of the 38 industries they serve.